The average train between Ostend and Charleroi takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Ostend 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 Ostend and Charleroi. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Ostend is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Charleroi at 1:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Charleroi. However, there are services departing from Ostend station and arriving at Charleroi station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Ostend to Charleroi train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
Ostend to Charleroi train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Charleroi-Central station.
Book your Ostend to Charleroi train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Ostend and Charleroi is 139.1 km. The road distance is 170 km.
You can take a train from Ostende to Charleroi-Central via Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 27m.