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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Charleroi is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Charleroi is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Charleroi?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Charleroi. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Charleroi Gare Centrale via Aachen, Bushof and Aachen station west. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Charleroi?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Charleroi. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Charleroi-Central via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Cologne to Charleroi?

The distance between Cologne and Charleroi is 213 km. The road distance is 207.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Charleroi without a car is to train via Liège which takes 2h 54m and costs €35 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Cologne to Charleroi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Charleroi bus from?

Cologne to Charleroi bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Charleroi train from?

Cologne to Charleroi train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Charleroi?

The best way to get from Cologne to Charleroi is to train via Liège which takes 2h 54m and costs €35 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h.

Where does the Cologne to Charleroi bus arrive?

Cologne to Charleroi bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Aachen - 58, Peterstraße station.

Where does the Cologne to Charleroi train arrive?

Cologne to Charleroi train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Liège, Guillemins Bf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Charleroi?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Charleroi is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Cologne to Charleroi.

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

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Charleroi by train (Eurostar), bus, or car

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Train via Liège
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Charleroi-Centraltrain Ic / ...
2h 54m
€36–91
Drive 207.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Charleroicar 207.5 km
2h 3m
€33–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Aachen - 58, Peterstraßebus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Charleroi Gare Centralebus 820
4h
Train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Charleroi-Centraltrain Ic / ...
2h 58m
€83–137

Cologne to Charleroi by train

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Distance: 213 km
Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Charleroi, Belgium?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Charleroi-Central via Liège-Guillemins in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Charleroi Gare Centrale via Aachen - 58, Peterstraße, Aachen, Bushof, Aachen, Bendplatz, and Aachen station west in around 4h.

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