The average train between Zurich and Charleroi takes 11h 22m and the fastest train takes 7h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 4 times a day between Zurich and Charleroi. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Charleroi at 1:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 11h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Charleroi. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Charleroi station via Mulhouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.
Zurich to Charleroi train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Charleroi train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Charleroi-Central station.
Book your Zurich to Charleroi train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Zurich and Charleroi is 452.3 km. The road distance is 1,031 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Charleroi-Central via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 58m.