The average train between Ypres and Charleroi takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Ypres 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 every 2 hours between Ypres and Charleroi. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ypres is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Charleroi at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Courtrai and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ypres to Charleroi. However, there are services departing from Ypres station and arriving at Charleroi station via Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Ypres to Charleroi train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ypres station.
Ypres to Charleroi train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Charleroi-Central station.
Book your Ypres to Charleroi train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Ypres and Charleroi is 120.3 km. The road distance is 153 km.
You can take a train from Ypres to Charleroi-Central via Courtrai and Tournai in around 2h 55m.