What is the cheapest way to get from Charleroi to Ghent?

The cheapest way to get from Charleroi to Ghent is to drive which costs €17 - €25 and takes 1h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charleroi to Ghent?

The fastest way to get from Charleroi to Ghent is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs €17 - €25.

Is there a direct bus between Charleroi and Ghent?

No, there is no direct bus from Charleroi to Ghent station. However, there are services departing from CHARLEROI Gare Centrale - Quai 18 and arriving at Gent Sint Pieters Station via Charleroi Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Charleroi and Ghent?

No, there is no direct train from Charleroi to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Charleroi-Central and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

How far is it from Charleroi to Ghent?

The distance between Charleroi and Ghent is 108 km. The road distance is 110.6 km.

How do I travel from Charleroi to Ghent without a car?

The best way to get from Charleroi to Ghent without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs €17 - €65.

How long does it take to get from Charleroi to Ghent?

It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Charleroi to Ghent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charleroi to Ghent bus from?

Charleroi to Ghent bus services, operated by Flibco, depart from Charleroi Airport station.

Where do I catch the Charleroi to Ghent train from?

Charleroi to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Charleroi-Central station.

Train or bus from Charleroi to Ghent?

The best way to get from Charleroi to Ghent is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs €17 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €50 and takes 2h 48m.

Where does the Charleroi to Ghent bus arrive?

Charleroi to Ghent bus services, operated by Flibco, arrive at Gent Sint Pieters Station.

Where does the Charleroi to Ghent train arrive?

Charleroi to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Charleroi to Ghent?

Yes, the driving distance between Charleroi to Ghent is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Charleroi to Ghent.

How do I get a train ticket from Charleroi to Ghent?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Charleroi to Ghent?

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There are 3 ways to get from Charleroi to Ghent by train, bus, or car

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1. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
1h 25m
€17–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Gent Sint Pieters Stationbus flibco 769
2h 48m
€25–48
Drive 110.6 km
1. Drive from Charleroi to Ghentcar 110.6 km
1h 14m
€17–25

Charleroi to Ghent by train

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Distance: 107.6 km
Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Charleroi, Belgium and Ghent, Belgium?

You can take a train from Charleroi-Central to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Bruxelles-Midi in around 1h 25m. Alternatively, Flibco operates a bus from Charleroi Airport to Gent Sint Pieters Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost €18–45 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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