The average train between Leiden and Charleroi takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Leiden 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 Leiden and Charleroi. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Charleroi at 7:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 40m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Leiden to Charleroi? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Charleroi. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal station and arriving at Charleroi-Central station via Anvers-Central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
Leiden to Charleroi train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Leiden to Charleroi train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Charleroi-Central station.
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The distance between Leiden and Charleroi is 194.3 km. The road distance is 228 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Charleroi-Central via Rotterdam Centraal and Anvers-Central in around 3h 19m.