The average train between Essen and Charleroi takes 6h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. 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 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:24 PM which arrives into Charleroi at 8:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 6h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
4h 26m • 2 changes
5h 10m • 2 changes
5h 10m • 2 changes
5h 10m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Charleroi. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Charleroi station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
Essen to Charleroi train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Charleroi train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Charleroi-Central station.
Book your Essen to Charleroi train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Charleroi is 214.2 km. The road distance is 296 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Charleroi-Central via Köln Hbf and Liège-Guillemins in around 4h 46m.
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