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

The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Charleroi is to bus which costs €24 - €35 and takes 4h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Charleroi is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Dunkirk and Charleroi?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk station to Charleroi. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station and arriving at CHARLEROI Gare Centrale - Quai 05 via Lille Boulevard de Turin and CHARLEROI Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Dunkirk and Charleroi?

No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Charleroi. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Charleroi-Central via Lille Europe and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

How far is it from Dunkirk to Charleroi?

The distance between Dunkirk and Charleroi is 241 km. The road distance is 191.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Charleroi without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 2h 44m and costs €40 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Dunkirk to Charleroi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Charleroi bus from?

Dunkirk to Charleroi bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Charleroi train from?

Dunkirk to Charleroi train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.

Train or bus from Dunkirk to Charleroi?

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Charleroi is to train via Brussels which takes 2h 44m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €35 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Dunkirk to Charleroi bus arrive?

Dunkirk to Charleroi bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.

Where does the Dunkirk to Charleroi train arrive?

Dunkirk to Charleroi train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Europe station.

Can I drive from Dunkirk to Charleroi?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Charleroi is 192 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Dunkirk to Charleroi.

Where can I stay near Charleroi?

There are 431+ hotels available in Charleroi.

Dunkirk to Charleroi - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Dunkirk to Charleroi by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, 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 Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Charleroi-Centraltrain Ic / ...
2h 44m
€42–60
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lille Boulevard de Turin to Charleroi Airportbus flibco 436
4h 25m
€24–35
Drive 191.9 km
1. Drive from Dunkirk to Charleroicar 191.9 km
1h 58m
€30–43
Train
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Charleroi-Centraltrain Ic / ...
3h 26m
€25–47

Dunkirk to Charleroi by train

43Weekly Trains

2h 44mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 240.6 km
Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Charleroi, Belgium?

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Charleroi-Central via Lille Europe and Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to CHARLEROI Gare Centrale - Quai 05 via Lille Boulevard de Turin, Charleroi Airport, and CHARLEROI Airport in around 4h 25m.

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