Taking the long road from Antwerp to Charleroi? No worries! The journey may seem daunting at first, but with the assistance of this handy new guide, you will be able to make the trip like a pro! You can choose from a number of different transportation options, depending on your travel needs and style, and make up your own journey from point A to B.
Booking your transfers with AtoB is simple. In just a few clicks, you ensure safe and reliable transportation, anywhere.
There is a train between the two cities, which is fortunate. The unfortunate part is that there is no train from Charleroi’s central station to the airport, which means you will have to rely on another transportation means from there, namely the bus. Nevertheless, if you wish to take on this journey, it is definitely a convenient choice, except the change. This guide is only applicable to trips during the day, as most train lines do not run during the night.
To begin your trip, head to the Antwerpen Central, the main train station in the city. Once there, check the departure board for the soonest departing train towards Charleroi, which will likely be an IC train. A single ticket costs €16.80, and can be purchased from one of the automated kiosks at the station.
Once you have your ticket, head to the correct platform and jump onboard the train. The journey will take one hour and 42 minutes to complete.
Once in Charleroi station, step outside and locate the bus stop. Catch the A1 bus to the airport, for a ticket costing a few euros. You will arrive there in 20 minutes, meaning the entire trip will take a little over 2 hours to complete.
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Taking a single bus is not possible between the two destinations in Belgium. As the number of changes you would need to make to get to the airport by bus exceeds 4, we have chosen to not include the bus as an option in this article, as it is neither viable, nor worth it.
If you are to take public transport, take the train and bus combo mentioned above.
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There is a total distance of 85 kilometres between the two cities, with Antwerp being located in Flanders, and Charleroi in Walloon. By car, the distance increases to 103 kilometres, for a total transit time of 1 hour 26 minutes.
The cheapest option available to you is the train and bus combo we mentioned above. For around 20 euros, you can get to your final destination. This option is good if you are mostly familiar with both cities, as you will need to walk a bit to make your connections. If this is your first time visiting the country, it is much more preferable to book an airport transfer between the two, as this not only offers you peace of mind, it is also affordable, considering the distance.
 Vehicle Class |
 People |
 Luggage |
 Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 4 | 3 | €159.00 |
| Business | 3 | 2 | €190.00 |
| First Class | 3 | 2 |  €320.00 |
| Economy Van | 7 | 6 | €178.00 |
| Business Van | 7 | 6 | €290.00 |
| Economy Van+ | 8 | 6 | €188.00 |
To book that reliable, affordable ride we’ve been talking about, head over to our booking platform and input the date and time of your desired pickup. You can include your exact address in Antwerp, as we offer a door to door service. After specifying this, proceed to the next page to see a comprehensive view of all available vehicles for this trip. Select the most appropriate for you, then proceed to personalise it with our add-on services.
After tailor-making your ride, scroll down to payment and finalise your order. When payment is complete, you will receive a confirmation email pertaining to your booking; this will contain a basic itinerary and invoice. As the day of your pickup approaches, you will receive an additional email with your driver’s contact information. Be sure to get in touch, as they will inform you about any important information you should know.
That’s all! Happy Travels!
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