How to Travel from

Ostend to Charleroi

by Rideshare or Car

Belgium Ostend Charleroi

Cheapest

By car (166 km)

1 h 36 min

166 km.

from $9

Other

Rideshare

1 h 36 min

166 km.

from $6.32

Bus operators

Flibco

Phone:

+352 26 58 57 1

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flibco.com/en

Bus from Gent Sint Pieters Station to Charleroi

Ave. Duration:

1h 45m

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Estimated price:

$16.42–$24.00

Train operators

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:

+32 70 79 79 79

Website:

belgiantrain.be/en

Train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Midi

Ave. Duration:

1h 10m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$13.90–$20.21

Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Charleroi-Central

Ave. Duration:

50 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$8.21–$12.00

Train from Ostende to Gent-Sint-Pieters

Ave. Duration:

40 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$8.84–$13.90

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

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Charleroi is to train which costs $18.48 - $27.17 and takes 2h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ostend to Charleroi is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $27.17 - $41.30 .

Is there a direct train between Ostend and Charleroi?

No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Charleroi. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Charleroi-Central via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

How far is it from Ostend to Charleroi?

The distance between Ostend and Charleroi is 170 km. The road distance is 165.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Ostend to Charleroi without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs $18.48 - $27.17 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Ostend to Charleroi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Charleroi train from?

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

Where does the Ostend to Charleroi train arrive?

Ostend to Charleroi train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Ostend to Charleroi?

Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Charleroi is 165 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Ostend to Charleroi.

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

Book your Ostend to Charleroi train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Charleroi?

There are 375+ hotels available in Charleroi. Prices start at $31.98 per night.

Book in Charleroi

Novotel Charleroi Centre

Place Verte 17, Charleroi

Fine

8.5

Ibis Charleroi Centre Gare

Quai Paul Verlaine 12, Charleroi

Fine

7.8

Park Hotel Airport

Rue du Grand Piersoulx 8, Charleroi

Fine

8.4

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Charleroi

Charleroi (UK: /ˈʃɑːrləʌ/, US: /-rɔɪ, -rwɑː/, French: ⓘ; Walloon: Tchålerwè ) is a city and a municipality of Wallonia, located in the province of Hainaut, Belgium. It is the largest city in both Hainaut and Wallonia. The city is situated in the valley of the Sambre, in the south-west of Belgium, not far from the border with France. By 1 January 2008, the total population of Charleroi was 201,593. The metropolitan area, including the outer commuter zone, covers an area of 1,462 square kilometres (564 sq mi) with a total population of 522,522 by 1 January 2008, ranking it as the 5th most populous in Belgium after Brussels, Antwerp, Liège, and Ghent. The inhabitants are called Carolorégiens or simply Carolos.

Bois du Cazier

The Bois du Cazier (French pronunciation: ) was a coal mine in what was then the town of Marcinelle, near Charleroi, in Belgium which today is preserved as an industrial heritage site. It is best known as the location of a major mining disaster that took place on August 8, 1956 in which 262 men, including a large number of Italian labourers, were killed. Aside from memorials to the disaster, the site features a small woodland park, preserved headframes and buildings, as well as an Industrial Museum and Glass Museum. The museum features on the European Route of Industrial Heritage and is one of the four Walloon mining sites listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 2012.

Thuin

Thuin (French pronunciation: ⓘ or ; Walloon: Twin) is a city and municipality of Wallonia located in the province of Hainaut, Belgium.

Charleroi

Charleroi is a city and a municipality of Wallonia, located in the province of Hainaut, Belgium. The city is situated in the valley of the Sambre, in the south-west of Belgium, not far from the border with France. By 1 January 2008, the total population of Charleroi was 201,593. The metropolitan area, including the outer commuter zone, covers an area of 1462 km² with a total population of 522,522 by 1 January 2008, ranking it as the 5th most populous in Belgium after Brussels, Antwerp, Liège, and Ghent. The inhabitants are called Carolorégiens or simply Carolos.

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Two ways to Travel from Ostend to Charleroi

Transport providers

Bus operators

Flibco

Train operators

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

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