How to get from Charleroi to Brussels by train?

From Charleroi to Brussels by train

To get from Charleroi to Brussels in Brussel, take the IC train from Charleroi-Central station to Nivelles station. Next, take the S19 train from Nivelles station to Saint-Job station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min.

97min
Train - IC
IC
Train - S19
S19
Walk to Brussels
Leaves from Charleroi-Central
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Charleroi
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Nivelles
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nivelles
    25 min
  • 4
    Train - S19S19
    Wait for train
    S19
    Bruxelles-Luxembourg
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Saint-Job
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to Brussels
    Walk to
    Brussels
    600 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Charleroi to Brussels by train via IC, IC and S7

To get from Charleroi to Brussels in Brussel, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the IC train from Charleroi-Central station to La Louvière-Sud station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the S7 train from Hal station to Saint-Job station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min.

105min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Train - S7
S7
Walk to Brussels
Leaves from Charleroi-Central
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Charleroi
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Tournai
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    La Louvière-Sud
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Turnhout
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hal
    41 min
  • 6
    Train - S7S7
    Wait for train
    S7
    Vilvorde
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Saint-Job
    15 min
  • 8
    Walk to Brussels
    Walk to
    Brussels
    600 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Charleroi to Brussels
The distance between Charleroi, Brussel and Brussels, Brussel is approximately 51.43 km, which can typically be travelled in 97 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Charleroi to Brussels by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Brussel – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Charleroi

Charleroi is located at Charleroi, Brussel and the nearest public transit station is Charleroi Gare Centrale - Quai 05.

Bus stations close to Charleroi:

  • Charleroi Gare Centrale - Quai 05
  • Charleroi Gare Centrale - Quai 10
  • Charleroi Gare Centrale - Quai 16
Public transit stations close to Brussels, Brussel

Brussels is located at Brussels, Brussel and the nearest public transit station is Thevenet.

Train stations close to Brussels:

  • Saint-Job

Bus stations close to Brussels:

  • Houzeau
  • Uccle Mercure
  • Place Saint-Job / Sint-Jobplein
Related Routes

Alternative route from Charleroi to Brussels by train via IC, IC and S7

To get from Charleroi to Brussels in Brussel, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the IC train from Charleroi-Central station to La Louvière-Sud station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the S7 train from Hal station to Saint-Job station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min.

105min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Train - S7
S7
Walk to Brussels
Leaves from Charleroi-Central
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Charleroi
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Tournai
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    La Louvière-Sud
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Turnhout
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hal
    41 min
  • 6
    Train - S7S7
    Wait for train
    S7
    Vilvorde
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Saint-Job
    15 min
  • 8
    Walk to Brussels
    Walk to
    Brussels
    600 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Charleroi to Brussels?

    The fastest way takes 97 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line S19.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Charleroi to Brussels?

    The alternative route takes 105 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line S7.

  • Is there a direct train between Charleroi and Brussels?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 37 min.

  • Which train line goes from Charleroi to Brussels?

    The IC train line goes from Nivelles station near Charleroi in Belgium to Nivelles station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Nivelles station near Brussels in Brussel.

  • How long does it take to travel from Charleroi to Brussels by train?

    The total travel time between Charleroi in Belgium and Brussels in Brussel by train is about 1 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Charleroi to get to Brussels?

    Get on the IC train from the Nivelles station near Charleroi in Belgium.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Charleroi and Brussels?

    Get off the train at the Nivelles station, which is closest to Brussels in Brussel.

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