How to travel from Namur to Charleroi, Belgium

The distance between Namur and Charleroi is around 36km (23 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 29min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Namur to Charleroi by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CharleroiNamur if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Charleroi-Sud.

  • Duration30min
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €8($8)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Charleroi Gare du Sud.

  • Duration35min
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €7($7)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Charleroi.

  • Duration29min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Taxi Express Namur

+ 3 others
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Drive

Drive to Charleroi.

  • Duration29min
  • Distance40km (25 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Namur and Charleroi

There are several options for getting from Namur to Charleroi by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €7 ($7) and will take around 35min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 29min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Namur and Charleroi is around 36km (23 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 31km (19 miles)

It takes around 30min to get from Namur and Charleroi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 29min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Namur to Charleroi is to take a taxi which takes around 29min and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Namur and Charleroi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €7 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Namur and Charleroi. It typically takes around 30min and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Namur and Charleroi with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 30min.

Belgian Railways run train services between Namur and Charleroi. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 30min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Namur and Charleroi. It typically takes around 35min and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Namur and Charleroi with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 35min.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Namur and Charleroi. Buses run once daily and take around 35min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Namur to Charleroi. We recommend that you take the train to Charleroi-Sud. instead which will take 30min.

The closest major airport to Charleroi is Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) (CRL) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Charleroi. Brussels Airport (BRU) (BRU) and Liege Airport (LGG) (LGG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Namur and Charleroi. The distance is around 40km (25 miles) by road and it will take around 29min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Namur to Charleroi is to take the train which takes, on average, 30min and will usually cost around €8 ($8).

How do I get from Namur to Charleroi

Compare travel optionsbetween Namur and Charleroi

Transport options from Namur to Charleroi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
30min
€8($8)
every 20 mins36km (23 miles)
Bus
35min
€7($7)
every 20 mins42km (26 miles)
Taxi
29min
€100($100)
on demand40km (25 miles)
Drive
29min
€6($6)
on demand40km (25 miles)

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Airports near Charleroi

The following major airports near Charleroi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Belgium and internationally.

CRL
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Charleroi
BRU
Brussels Airport (BRU)
International Airport
Distance
54km (34 miles) from Charleroi
LGG
Liege Airport (LGG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Charleroi