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

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Charleroi is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 2h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Charleroi is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Charleroi?

No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund to Charleroi. However, there are services departing from Dortmund and arriving at Charleroi Gare Centrale via Aachen, Bushof and Aachen station west. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Charleroi?

No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Charleroi. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Charleroi-Central via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Charleroi?

The distance between Dortmund and Charleroi is 385 km. The road distance is 285.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Dortmund to Charleroi without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs €120 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Dortmund to Charleroi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Charleroi bus from?

Dortmund to Charleroi bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Dortmund station.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Charleroi train from?

Dortmund to Charleroi train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Train or bus from Dortmund to Charleroi?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Charleroi is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs €120 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 4m.

Where does the Dortmund to Charleroi bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dortmund to Charleroi train arrive?

Dortmund to Charleroi train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

Can I drive from Dortmund to Charleroi?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Charleroi is 285 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Dortmund to Charleroi.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Charleroi?

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Dortmund to Charleroi - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dortmund to Charleroi by train (Eurostar), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Charleroi-Centraltrain Ic / ...
4h 23m
€121–197
Drive 285.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Dortmund to Charleroicar 285.1 km
2h 51m
€45–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dortmund to Aachen - 58, Peterstraßebus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Charleroi Gare Centralebus 820
5h 4m
Train via Aachen
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain Tha
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Charleroi-Centraltrain Ic / ...
5h 3m
€56–148
Train via Liège
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain Tha
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Charleroi-Centraltrain Ic / ...
5h 6m
€45–143

Dortmund to Charleroi by train

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4h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 384.7 km
Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Charleroi-Central via Bruxelles Midi and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dortmund to Charleroi Gare Centrale via Aachen - 58, Peterstraße, Aachen, Bushof, Aachen, Bendplatz, and Aachen station west in around 5h 4m.

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