The average train between Ghent and Charleroi-Central Station takes 1h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. There is an hourly train service from Ghent to Charleroi-Central Station. 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-Central Station. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Ghent is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Charleroi-Central Station at 1:28 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-Central Station. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Charleroi-Central Station station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
Ghent to Charleroi-Central Station train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Charleroi-Central Station train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Charleroi-Central station.
Book your Ghent to Charleroi-Central Station train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Ghent and Charleroi-Central Station is 87.9 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.