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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Charleroi is to bus which costs €70 - €140 and takes 9h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Charleroi is to drive which takes 5h 24m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Charleroi?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Charleroi. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at CHARLEROI Gare Centrale - Quai 05 via Basel Euroairport FR, Luxembourg P+R Bouillon and CHARLEROI Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Charleroi?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Charleroi. However, there are services departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Charleroi-Central via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

How far is it from Basel to Charleroi?

The distance between Basel and Charleroi is 889 km. The road distance is 499.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Charleroi without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 41m and costs €150 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Basel to Charleroi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Charleroi bus from?

Basel to Charleroi bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel Euroairport FR station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Charleroi train from?

Basel to Charleroi train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Train or bus from Basel to Charleroi?

The best way to get from Basel to Charleroi is to train via Paris which takes 6h 41m and costs €150 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €140 and takes 9h 38m.

Where does the Basel to Charleroi bus arrive?

Basel to Charleroi bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon station.

Where does the Basel to Charleroi train arrive?

Basel to Charleroi train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Basel to Charleroi?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Charleroi is 499 km. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Basel to Charleroi.

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

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Where can I stay near Charleroi?

There are 451+ hotels available in Charleroi.

Basel to Charleroi - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Charleroi by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Charleroi-Centraltrain Ic / ...
6h 41m
€150–267
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillonbus FlixBus N831
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to Charleroi Airportbus flibco
9h 38m
€72–138
Drive 499.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Charleroicar 499.1 km
5h 24m
€87–125
Fly Basel to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BSL - BRU
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Charleroi-Centraltrain
6h 50m
€115–330
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Luxembourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Namurtrain Ic / ...
7h 51m
€114–218
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Brussels-North Stationbus
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Charleroi-Centraltrain Ic / ...
10h 27m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Charleroi-Centraltrain
6h 19m
€133–379
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Luxembourg, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane ZRH - LUX
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Namurtrain
7h 53m
€167–506
Fly Basel to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Charleroi-Centraltrain
6h 47m
€133–364
Fly Basel to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Charleroi-Centraltrain
7h 4m
€178–514

Basel to Charleroi by train

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6h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 889 km
Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Charleroi, Belgium?

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Charleroi-Central via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, Brussel-Zuid, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Brausebad to CHARLEROI Gare Centrale - Quai 05 via Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, Basel Euroairport FR, Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, Charleroi Airport, and CHARLEROI Airport in around 9h 38m.

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