The average train between Charleroi and Switzerland takes 9h 35m and the fastest train takes 7h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Charleroi to Switzerland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Charleroi and Switzerland. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charleroi is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Switzerland at 11:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 9h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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15h 38m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Charleroi to Switzerland? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Charleroi to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Charleroi station and arriving at Switzerland station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
Charleroi to Switzerland train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Charleroi-Central station.
Charleroi to Switzerland train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Book your Charleroi to Switzerland train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Charleroi and Switzerland is 488.7 km. The road distance is 979 km.
You can take a train from Charleroi-Central to Zürich Stadelhofen via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 7h 56m.