The average train between Lier and Charleroi takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Lier 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 Lier and Charleroi. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lier is at 9:39 PM which arrives into Charleroi at 11:44 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lier to Charleroi. However, there are services departing from Lier station and arriving at Charleroi station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Lier to Charleroi train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Lierre station.
Lier to Charleroi train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Charleroi-Central station.
Book your Lier to Charleroi train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Lier and Charleroi is 80.5 km. The road distance is 97 km.
You can take a train from Lierre to Charleroi-Central via Bruxelles-Midi in around 1h 48m.