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Cologne to Charleroi trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Charleroi takes 3h 35m 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 35m
Duration
213 km
Distance
€53
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 4m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)9h 1m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 4m • 1 change
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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 4m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 4m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h • 1 change
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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 4m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 4m • 1 change
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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 4m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h • 1 change
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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 56m • 1 change
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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 28m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 24m • 1 change
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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 56m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 24m • 1 change
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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 28m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 4m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h • 1 change
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    EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 4m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 213 km
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Charleroi, Belgium?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Charleroi-Central via Liège-Guillemins in around 2h 49m.

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