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Essen to Charleroi trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Charleroi takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 32m. 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.

5h 8m
Duration
296 km
Distance
€79
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain train Re
  2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain train
  3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Charleroi-Centraltrain train Ic
4h 32m
€49–192

Essen to Charleroi train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Charleroi. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 7:16 PM which arrives into Charleroi at 6:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Aachen Hbf and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 295.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Charleroi-Central via Aachen Hbf and Liège-Guillemins in around 4h 32m.

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