The average train between Zurich and Charleroi takes 11h 9m and the fastest train takes 8h 44m. 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 7:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Charleroi at 12:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 11h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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8h 48m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Zurich 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 Zurich to Charleroi. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Charleroi station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.
Zurich to Charleroi train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Charleroi train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Charleroi-Central station.
Book your Zurich to Charleroi train tickets online with SBB GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Zurich and Charleroi is 452.3 km. The road distance is 794 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Charleroi-Central via Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt, and Liège-Guillemins in around 9h 6m.