The average train between Ghent and Charleroi takes 1h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. There is an hourly train service from Ghent 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 hourly between Ghent and Charleroi. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Charleroi at 1:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Charleroi. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Charleroi station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
Ghent to Charleroi train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Charleroi train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Charleroi-Central station.
Book your Ghent to Charleroi train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Ghent and Charleroi is 87.6 km. The road distance is 108 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Charleroi-Central via Bruxelles-Midi in around 1h 57m.