The average train between Essen and Charleroi takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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 twice daily between Essen and Charleroi. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:24 AM which arrives into Charleroi at 4:07 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Charleroi. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Charleroi-Central station via Liege-Guillemins station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Essen to Charleroi train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Charleroi train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Charleroi-Central station.
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The distance between Essen and Charleroi is 214.2 km. The road distance is 251 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Charleroi-Central via Liège-Guillemins in around 4h 2m.
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