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

The cheapest way to get from Ypres to Charleroi is to drive which costs €22 - €35 and takes 1h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ypres to Charleroi is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs €22 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Ypres and Charleroi?

No, there is no direct bus from Ypres station to Charleroi. However, there are services departing from Ieper Station perron 3 and arriving at CHARLEROI Gare Centrale - Quai 05 via Menen Station perron 1, Douane, Lille Boulevard de Turin and CHARLEROI Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Ypres and Charleroi?

No, there is no direct train from Ypres to Charleroi. However, there are services departing from Ypres and arriving at Charleroi-Central via Courtrai and Tournai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Ypres to Charleroi?

The distance between Ypres and Charleroi is 153 km. The road distance is 148.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Ypres to Charleroi without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs €24 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Ypres to Charleroi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ypres to Charleroi bus from?

Ypres to Charleroi bus services, operated by Ilévia, depart from Douane station.

Where do I catch the Ypres to Charleroi train from?

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

Train or bus from Ypres to Charleroi?

The best way to get from Ypres to Charleroi is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs €24 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Ypres to Charleroi bus arrive?

Ypres to Charleroi bus services, operated by Ilévia, arrive at Lille Europe station.

Where does the Ypres to Charleroi train arrive?

Ypres to Charleroi train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Courtrai station.

Can I drive from Ypres to Charleroi?

Yes, the driving distance between Ypres to Charleroi is 148 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Ypres to Charleroi.

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

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Ypres to Charleroi - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ypres to Charleroi by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ypres to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Courtrai to Tournaitrain Ic
3. Take the train from Tournai to Charleroi-Centraltrain Ic / ...
3h 14m
€25–52
Drive 148.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ypres to Charleroicar 148.4 km
1h 35m
€23–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Douane to Lille Europebus L91
2. Take the bus from Lille Boulevard de Turin to Charleroi Airportbus flibco 436
5h 20m
€36–61
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Douane to Gare Lille Flandresbus L91
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Charleroi-Centraltrain Ter
4h 32m
€27–48

Ypres to Charleroi by train

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Distance: 152.9 km
Duration: 3h 14m

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

You can take a train from Ypres to Charleroi-Central via Courtrai and Tournai in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ieper Station perron 3 to CHARLEROI Gare Centrale - Quai 05 via Menen Station perron 1, Menen Barakken, Douane, Lille Europe, Lille Boulevard de Turin, Charleroi Airport, and CHARLEROI Airport in around 5h 20m.

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