There are 2 ways to get from Essen to Charleroi by train or car
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Essen to Charleroi by train
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The cheapest way to get from Essen to Charleroi is to train which costs €21 - €45 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Essen to Charleroi is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs €23 - €35.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen and arriving at Charleroi-Central. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Essen and Charleroi is 130 km. The road distance is 132 km.
The best way to get from Essen to Charleroi without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs €21 - €45.
The train from Essen to Charleroi-Central takes 2h 20m including transfers and departs hourly.
Essen to Charleroi train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Essen station.
Essen to Charleroi train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Charleroi-Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Charleroi is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Essen to Charleroi.
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What companies run services between Essen, Belgium and Charleroi, Belgium?
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Essen to Charleroi-Central hourly. Tickets cost €21–45 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Essen to Charleroi-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
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