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Trip Summary
There are 13 daily trains from Duisburg to Charleroi. Traveling by train from Duisburg to Charleroi usually takes around 5 hours and 51 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 4 hours and 4 minutes.
| Distance | 123 mi (198 km) |
| Fastest train | 4h 4m |
| Lowest price | £38.84 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Duisburg to Charleroi?
2 train services operate from Duisburg to Charleroi. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 6 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 7 | 7h 29m | £58.83 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 6 | 5h 13m | £62.23 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Duisburg to Charleroi start from £39, and on average cost . Daily there are 6 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Charleroi. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Duisburg leaves from Duisburg-Rahm and 2 other stations. And in Charleroi trains arrive at Roux and 4 other train stations.
From Duisburg to Charleroi train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 5 hours and 13 minutes. If you are looking to get to Charleroi faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 4 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 25 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Charleroi.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Duisburg and Charleroi is approximately 123 miles, or 198 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 51 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 4 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains from Duisburg to Charleroi are the most crowded on Thursday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Monday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Duisburg at 02:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 19:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 13 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Charleroi to Duisburg.
City Information
Duisburg
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Duisburg is located at the junction of the Rhine and Ruhr rivers in western Germany. Duisburg's harbour is the largest inland port in the world, with 21 docks in total. The Innenhafen, or Inner Harbor, used to be the centre of the city's industry but today is a centre for dining and nightlife. Make a point to stroll along the marina to check out the many kinds of boats, relax in one of the green spaces, and of course, stop in one of the many restaurants for a delicious dinner.
In the Meiderich district, make sure to check out the Landschaftspark Duisburg Nord. This industrial steelworks complex had gone disused since 1985 before its reinvention into a public park. The unique complex includes trails along what used to be sewer systems, a viewing tower made from the blast furnace, and even a scuba diving centre in what originally was a gasometer. Kaiserberg, on the other hand, is a more traditional park that is home to both a zoo and a botanical garden.
Hundreds of coach and train routes to Duisburg make the city extremely accessible. Train companies, including Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain, provide rail travel, and FlixBus provides the bulk of Duisburg's coach service. This means Berlin, Hamburg, Paris, and more cities across Europe are within just a short coach or train ride from Duisburg.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Duisburg?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: Duisburg-Rahm
Duisburg has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Charleroi.
All train stations in Duisburg:
Duisburg-Rahm
Duisburg-Großenbaum
Rumeln
Where is the train station in Charleroi?
Main arrival station: Marchienne-Zone
There are more train stations and stops in Charleroi than most cities. Most trains from Duisburg will stop at one (or more) of the 5 following stations in Charleroi:
Train stations in Charleroi:
Marchienne-Zone
Roux
Marchienne au Pont
Charleroi Sud
Couillet
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