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How to get from Cologne to Charleroi?

Planning to travel to Cologne from Charleroi and looking for the best transportation options for your trip? We know that it is often difficult to choose the best way of transportation for a trip from Cologne to Charleroi, whether it is for price, time or convenience reasons. Vivanoda will help you to find all the transportation solutions to travel between Cologne and Charleroi, be it by plane, train, bus or carpool.

With detailed information about each mode of transportation and about the transport companies (SNCB-NMBS, Thalys, Deutsche Bahn, Brussels City Shuttle or ALSA), you will be able to easily compare fares, timetables and travel times, in order to choose the option that best suits your needs.

Whether you're a budget traveler or looking for a quick and convenient way to get from Cologne to Charleroi, we've got all the information you need to plan an unforgettable Cologne Charleroi trip.

For your trip from Cologne to Charleroi, you have several transportation options

Bus tickets from Cologne to Charleroi

Buses are often the most economical choice for travel from Cologne to Charleroi, offering direct travel options or with intermediate stops.

Cologne to Charleroi train tickets

If you like to travel more ecologically and economically, the Cologne Charleroi train is ideal and meets your expectations.

Carpooling Cologne Charleroi

Carpooling from Cologne to Charleroi is perfect if you want to travel to Charleroi in good company and reduce transportation costs. But there may be limited flexibility in terms of schedules and pickup points in either Cologne or Charleroi.

Whichever way you choose, our price comparison tool will help you find the Cologne to Charleroi transportation option that best suits your needs and budget.

Cologne Charleroi Travel Information

Departure city
Cologne
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Destination city
Charleroi
Belgium
Distance
116 mi
Direct connection
There is no direct connection by any means of transportation
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Plan your trip from Cologne to Charleroi easily with Vivanoda

Plan your trip from Cologne to Charleroi easily with Vivanoda

With Vivanoda you can easily compare all available transportation options like flights, trains, buses and carpools according to your preferences and budget. You can also filter the results by price, travel time, schedule and comfort options. Thanks to its ease of use and clarity, Vivanoda allows you to find in a few clicks the tickets between Cologne and Charleroi that best suit your needs. Vivanoda also displays all the special offers and promotions of different airlines like SNCB-NMBS, Thalys, Deutsche Bahn, Brussels City Shuttle or ALSA to help you save on your tickets. So don't hesitate and use Vivanoda now to prepare your trip between Cologne and Charleroi with peace of mind!

Comparison of the different ways to travel between Cologne and Charleroi

Advantages and disadvantages of traveling by train from Cologne to Charleroi?
Accessibility The train stations in Cologne or Charleroi are located in the city center, making it easy to access other means of transportation to get to the city center.
Cost Cologne Charleroi train tickets can be more expensive than bus or carpool tickets, especially on high-speed trains.
Advantages and disadvantages of a bus trip from Cologne to Charleroi?
Flexibility Bus companies offer many schedule options for travel between Cologne and Charleroi, which can be convenient if you have specific time constraints.
Comfort Cologne-Charleroi buses can be less comfortable than trains, due to reduced legroom and suspension quality.
Advantages and disadvantages of a carpooling trip from Cologne to Charleroi?
Environmentally friendly By sharing a car with someone else you reduce the environmental impact of a trip from Cologne to Charleroi.
Comfort You have to share the space of the car with the other passengers during the whole trip between Cologne and Charleroi.

Where to start from in Cologne? Where do I arrive in Charleroi?

Cologne Departure Bus Stations

Koln
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Cologne South Airport
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Departure stations in Cologne

Köln Hbf
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Charleroi arrival bus stations

Charleroi Airport
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Charleroi Arrival Stations

Charleroi South
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Roux
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Marchienne Au Pont
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Bus Cologne Charleroi

The frequency of departures to Cologne from Charleroi varies depending on the carrier, the time period and the day of the week. To get a complete overview of all bus departures to Charleroi, please specify your departure date and start a search on Vivanoda.

The duration of the bus trip between Cologne and Charleroi usually varies depending on the traffic conditions and possible stops along the way. Vivanoda will allow you to see in real time all the buses traveling to Charleroi for your travel date.

Buses between Cologne and Charleroi usually offer on-board toilets for passengers, but it is always advisable to check with the carrier before the trip. In any case, breaks at freeway service stations are provided.

Bus companies Cologne Charleroi

Brussels City Shuttle
Brussels City Shuttle
ALSA
ALSA
Eurolines
Eurolines
FlixBus
FlixBus
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Trains Cologne Charleroi

There may be a price difference depending on the time of day you travel by train from Cologne to Charleroi. Tickets purchased during off-peak hours are cheaper than those purchased during peak hours. To get a detailed overview of all prices, Vivanoda compares all modes of transportation between Cologne and Charleroi.

The average train journey time from Cologne to Charleroi depends on the type of train you take. Regional or intercity trains to Charleroi are slower than high-speed trains. Compare the duration of all trips by running a price search on Vivanoda.

It is recommended to book your train ticket from Cologne to Charleroi at least a few weeks in advance to get the best price.

Train companies between Cologne and Charleroi

SNCB-NMBS
SNCB-NMBS
Thalys
Thalys
Deutsche Bahn
Deutsche Bahn
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Carpool Cologne Charleroi

On Vivanoda, our platform for comparing transportation modes between Cologne and Charleroi, you will have access to all available carpooling offers with price, estimated duration and pickup locations.

The average cost of a carpool ride from Cologne to Charleroi depends on several factors, including the time of year, demand and supply, as well as the carpooling platform used. To get a very accurate estimation of the price and availability of a carpooling trip Cologne-Charleroi, start a search on Vivanoda by entering your travel dates.

Carpooling is considered a greener option than other modes of transportation, as it reduces CO2 emissions by reducing the number of cars on the road. However, this depends on the number of people sharing the same vehicle and the fuel consumption of the vehicle.

Carpooling platform Cologne Charleroi

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