The average train between Cologne and Charleroi takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Charleroi. 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 hourly between Cologne and Charleroi. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Charleroi at 8:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Charleroi. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Charleroi station via Liège, Guillemins Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
Cologne to Charleroi train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Charleroi train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Charleroi-Central station.
Book your Cologne to Charleroi train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Cologne and Charleroi is 185.8 km. The road distance is 213 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Charleroi-Central via Liège-Guillemins in around 3h 7m.