Cologne to Charleroi Trains

Cologne to Charleroi trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Charleroi takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. 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.

3h 36m
Duration: 213 km
Distance: €52
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Liège

best

Take the train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Charleroi-Centraltrain Ic / ...

2h 49m

€37–95

Cologne to Charleroi train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Charleroi. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Charleroi at 6:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

1:42 PM → 4:43 PM
3h 1m • 1 change
2:38 PM → 5:43 PM
3h 5m • 1 change
3:41 PM → 6:43 PM
3h 2m • 1 change
4:43 PM → 7:43 PM
3h • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:39 AM → 9:43 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 10:43 AM
3h • 1 change
8:39 AM → 11:43 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 12:43 PM
3h • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:39 AM → 9:43 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 10:43 AM
3h • 1 change
8:39 AM → 11:43 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 12:43 PM
3h • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:11 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
6:39 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 11:07 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 12:07 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:11 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 11:07 AM
3h 24m • 1 change

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