The average train between Zaventem and Charleroi takes 1h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. There is an hourly train service from Zaventem 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 Zaventem and Charleroi. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zaventem is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Charleroi at 1:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Zaventem to Charleroi. However, there are services departing from Zaventem station and arriving at Charleroi station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
Zaventem to Charleroi train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Zaventem station.
Zaventem to Charleroi train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Charleroi-Central station.
Book your Zaventem to Charleroi train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Zaventem and Charleroi is 52.6 km. The road distance is 68 km.
You can take a train from Zaventem to Charleroi-Central via Bruxelles-Midi in around 1h 32m.