How to Travel from
Cologne to Charleroi
by Plane, Bus or Car
Schedule
Cologne, Germany → Charleroi, Belgium
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cologne to Charleroi
Composite routes from Cologne to Charleroi
Cheapest
2 h 1 min
Car
214 km.
from $11
Fastest
52 min
Plane
Route Navigator Cologne - Charleroi
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Continue and drive toward Altstadt, Zoo/Flora, Handwerkskammer
Altstadt, Zoo/Flora, Handwerkskammer, 53 м
53 м
Turn sharp left onto Markmannsgasse
Markmannsgasse, 84 м
84 м
Turn right onto Heumarkt
Heumarkt, 1 km 108 м
1 km 108 м
Keep right onto Neumarkt
Neumarkt, 471 м
471 м
Continue onto Rudolfplatz
Rudolfplatz, 3 km 126 м
3 km 126 м
Continue onto Aachener Straße
Aachener Straße, 341 м
341 м
Continue onto Aachener Straße
Aachener Straße, 3 km 135 м
3 km 135 м
Turn left and take A 1, A 4 toward Koblenz, Olpe, Aachen
Koblenz, Olpe, Aachen, A 1, A 4, 1 km 79 м
1 km 79 м
Keep right
93 м
93 м
Keep right and take A 4 toward Aachen
Aachen, A 4, 51 km 405 м
51 km 405 м
Keep right and take A 44 toward Brüssel, Liège, Düsseldorf
Brüssel, Liège, Düsseldorf, A 44, 336 м
336 м
Keep left and take A 44 toward Brüssel, Liège
Brüssel, Liège, A 44, 386 м
386 м
Keep right and take A 44 toward Brüssel, Liège
Brüssel, Liège, A 44, 437 м
437 м
Keep left and take A 44 toward Brüssel, Liège, Aachen-Süd
Brüssel, Liège, Aachen-Süd, A 44, 61 km 924 м
61 km 924 м
Keep left onto E42 and drive toward Namur, Seraing, Aéroport de Liège
Namur, Seraing, Aéroport de Liège, 74 km 313 м
74 km 313 м
Keep right and take N29 toward Châtelet, Fleurus, Farciennes, Charleroi
Châtelet, Fleurus, Farciennes, Charleroi, N29, 290 м
290 м
Keep left and take N29 toward Châtelet, Farciennes, Charleroi, PAE Fleurus-Martinrou, PAE Fleurus-Farciennes
Châtelet, Farciennes, Charleroi, PAE Fleurus-Martinrou, PAE Fleurus-Farciennes, N29, 34 м
34 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Chaussée de Charleroi
Chaussée de Charleroi, 2 km 895 м
2 km 895 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Chaussée de Gilly
Chaussée de Gilly, 6 km 205 м
6 km 205 м
Continue onto Chaussée de Namur
Chaussée de Namur, 311 м
311 м
Continue onto Chaussée de Namur
Chaussée de Namur, 141 м
141 м
Turn slight right onto Grand'Rue
Grand'Rue, 1 km 964 м
1 km 964 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Square Jules Hiernaux
Square Jules Hiernaux, 1 km 573 м
1 km 573 м
Keep right and take N5 toward Marchienne, Dampremy
Marchienne, Dampremy, N5, 196 м
196 м
Keep right and take N5 toward Dampremy, Marchienne
Dampremy, Marchienne, N5, 391 м
391 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Chaussée de Bruxelles
Chaussée de Bruxelles, 344 м
344 м
Turn sharp left onto Rue Arthur Decoux
Rue Arthur Decoux, 1 km 553 м
1 km 553 м
Turn sharp left onto Rue Ma Campagne
Rue Ma Campagne, 77 м
77 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
FlixBus
Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Charleroi
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.17–$34.35
Flibco
Phone:
+352 26 58 57 1
Email:
info@flibco.com
Website:
flibco.com/en
Bus from Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231 to Charleroi
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$17.81–$25.45
Train operators
Eurostar
Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Köln Hbf to Liège-Guillemins
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$47.07–$101.78
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Köln Hbf to Liège-Guillemins
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$39.44–$44.53
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.54–$24.17
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Charleroi-Central
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.09–$17.81
National Express
Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.54–$24.17
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Köln Hbf to Liège-Guillemins
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Arriva NL
Phone:
0800-0232 545
Website:
arriva.nl
Train from Aachen Hbf to Maastricht
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.18–$15.27
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Charleroi?
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Charleroi is to bus which costs $25 - $52.17 and takes 4h 32m.
What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Charleroi?
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Charleroi is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $36.96 - $54.35 .
Is there a direct train between Cologne and Charleroi?
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Charleroi. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Charleroi-Central via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
How far is it from Cologne to Charleroi?
The distance between Cologne and Charleroi is 213 km. The road distance is 212.4 km.
How do I travel from Cologne to Charleroi without a car?
The best way to get from Cologne to Charleroi without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs $44.57 - $103.26 .
How long does it take to get from Cologne to Charleroi?
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Cologne to Charleroi, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Cologne to Charleroi train from?
Cologne to Charleroi train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Köln Hbf station.
Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Charleroi?
The best way to get from Cologne to Charleroi is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs $44.57 - $103.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $52.17 and takes 4h 32m. There are no good options to fly between Cologne to Charleroi.
Where does the Cologne to Charleroi train arrive?
Cologne to Charleroi train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Liège-Guillemins station.
Can I drive from Cologne to Charleroi?
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Charleroi is 212 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Cologne to Charleroi.
How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Charleroi?
Book your Cologne to Charleroi train tickets online with Omio.
Where can I stay near Charleroi?
There are 362+ hotels available in Charleroi. Prices start at $32.87 per night.
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