Our travel advice
Easy day trip
You're in Charleroi in 2h56. A return trip in one day works fine: leave early and catch a train back after dinner.
Route map
All trains from Amsterdam to Charleroi
Tickets for the 06:40 train →Tickets for the 10:40 train →Tickets for the 14:40 train →Tickets for the 15:10 train →Tickets for the 16:40 train →The timetable at a glance
Departures per hour from Amsterdam
- Departures: 7 in the morning, 5 in the afternoon and 2 in the evening.
- Operators: Eurostar and NMBS/SNCB.
- Usual change points: Brussels.
From our timetable data for a regular Tuesday; times in Amsterdam time.
The journey
The recommended connection leaves at 06:40 and covers about 232 km of track through the Netherlands and Belgium. You spend 2h49 on the train plus 7 minutes changing trains, averaging 82 km/h.
- 06:40
08:38EST 9115 · Eurostar
Amsterdam Centraal → Brussels-Midi1h58 · ± 180 km · 1 intermediate stop · through the Netherlands and Belgium - ⇄Change at Brussels-Midi: 7 minutes.
Tight: wait by the door and check your arrival and departure platforms in advance. - 08:45
09:36IC 4529 · NMBS/SNCB
Brussels-Midi → Charleroi-Central51 minutes · ± 52 km · 4 intermediate stops · through Belgium
In numbers
Where you cross the border
- Border the Netherlands → Belgium: around 08:40 (2h00 after departure), on the EST 9115 between Amsterdam Centraal and Brussels-Midi.
All options side by side
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Changes | Via | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:10 | 09:07 | 2h57 | 1 | Brussels | |
| 06:40 | 09:36 | 2h56 | 1 | Brussels | RecommendedFastest |
| 07:10 | 10:07 | 2h57 | 1 | Brussels | |
| 08:10 | 11:07 | 2h57 | 1 | Brussels | |
| 09:10 | 12:07 | 2h57 | 1 | Brussels | |
| 10:40 | 13:36 | 2h56 | 1 | Brussels | |
| 11:10 | 14:07 | 2h57 | 1 | Brussels | |
| 13:10 | 16:07 | 2h57 | 1 | Brussels | |
| 14:40 | 17:36 | 2h56 | 1 | Brussels | |
| 15:10 | 18:06 | 2h56 | 1 | Brussels | |
| 16:10 | 19:07 | 2h57 | 1 | Brussels | |
| 16:40 | 19:36 | 2h56 | 1 | Brussels | |
| 17:10 | 20:07 | 2h57 | 1 | Brussels | |
| 18:40 | 21:36 | 2h56 | 1 | Brussels |
Calculated from the timetable for a regular Tuesday (Transitous) and measured arrival times from Rijden de Treinen. Borders: Natural Earth.
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Tip: international train tickets usually get more expensive as the departure date gets closer. Booking 1 to 3 months ahead is often cheapest.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the train from Amsterdam to Charleroi?
The fastest train from Amsterdam to Charleroi takes 2h56. Most journeys have 1 change.
Is there a direct train from Amsterdam to Charleroi?
No, you change trains at least 1 time, usually in Brussels.
Is there a night train from Amsterdam to Charleroi?
None of the connections we found use a night train, so you travel during the day.
Where can I book a train ticket to Charleroi?
You can compare prices at Omio. Eurostar fares rise as the train fills up, and tickets go on sale about 6 months ahead.
Which countries does the train from Amsterdam to Charleroi pass through?
The recommended connection runs through the Netherlands and Belgium.
How many kilometres is the train journey from Amsterdam to Charleroi?
By rail it is about 232 km; as the crow flies 222 km.
Where does the train cross the border on the way to Charleroi?
Border the Netherlands → Belgium: around 08:40 (2h00 after departure), on the EST 9115 between Amsterdam Centraal and Brussels-Midi.
