The average train between Dunkirk and Charleroi takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunkirk to Charleroi. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Dunkirk and Charleroi. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunkirk is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Charleroi at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 44m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Dunkirk to Charleroi? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Charleroi. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque station and arriving at Charleroi-Central station via Lille Europe station and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Dunkirk to Charleroi train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
Dunkirk to Charleroi train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Charleroi-Central station.
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The distance between Dunkirk and Charleroi is 161.2 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Charleroi-Central via Lille Europe and Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 26m.