The average train between Madrid and Charleroi takes 22h 12m and the fastest train takes 20h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid 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 twice daily between Madrid and Charleroi. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Charleroi at 8:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 22h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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23h 18m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Madrid 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 Madrid to Charleroi. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Charleroi station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 12m.
Madrid to Charleroi train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Charleroi train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Charleroi-Central station.
Book your Madrid to Charleroi train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and 5 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Charleroi is 1,278.7 km. The road distance is 2,047 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Charleroi-Central via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 13h 47m.