The average train between Heerlen and Charleroi takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Heerlen 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 Heerlen and Charleroi. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heerlen is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Charleroi at 6:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Heerlen to Charleroi. However, there are services departing from Heerlen station and arriving at Charleroi station via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Heerlen to Charleroi train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Heerlen station.
Heerlen to Charleroi train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Charleroi-Central station.
Book your Heerlen to Charleroi train tickets online with Arriva NL and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Heerlen and Charleroi is 120.4 km. The road distance is 150 km.
You can take a train from Heerlen to Charleroi-Central via Liège-Guillemins in around 3h 5m.