There are 4 ways to get from Ostend to Charleroi Airport (CRL) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Charleroi-Centraltrain Ic / ...
3h 2m€32–113Drive 160.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Ostend to Charleroi Airport (CRL)car 160.5 km
1h 38m€25–36Train, bus
- Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Gent Sint Pieters Station to Charleroi Airportbus flibco 770
3h 5m€33–94Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Ostend to Charleroi-CRL160.5 km
1h 38m
Ostend to Charleroi Airport (CRL) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Charleroi Airport (CRL) is to drive which costs €24 - €40 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Ostend to Charleroi Airport (CRL) is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs €24 - €40.
No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Charleroi Airport (CRL). However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Charleroi-Central via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Ostend and Charleroi Airport (CRL) is 182 km. The road distance is 160.5 km.
The best way to get from Ostend to Charleroi Airport (CRL) without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs €30 - €120.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Ostend to Charleroi Airport (CRL), including transfers.
Ostend to Charleroi Airport (CRL) train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
Ostend to Charleroi Airport (CRL) train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Charleroi Airport (CRL) is 161 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Ostend to Charleroi Airport (CRL).
There are 479+ hotels available in Charleroi Airport (CRL).
What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Charleroi Airport (CRL), Belgium?
You can take a train from Ostende to CHARLEROI Airport via Bruxelles-Midi, Charleroi-Central, and CHARLEROI Gare Centrale - Quai 18 in around 3h 2m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Charleroi-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–22
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €20–90
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flibco
Bus from Gent Sint Pieters Station to Charleroi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–45
- Website
- Flibco
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Ostend to Charleroi-CRL
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ostend and Charleroi Airport (CRL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.















