Day trip from Düsseldorf to Charleroi
Charleroi lies 187 km (116 mi) south-west of Düsseldorf, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 187 km (116 mi) apart, Charleroi is a realistic day trip from Düsseldorf: about 3 h 3 min each way by road.
| Düsseldorf | Charleroi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Belgium |
| Population | 618,685 | 200,132 |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) | 136 m (446 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Brussels) |
| Postal codes | 40210–40629 | 6000 |
What changes when you arrive in Charleroi
Crossing from Germany into Belgium: sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +32; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Where to book tours and tickets in Charleroi
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Staying in Charleroi
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Common questions
How far is Charleroi from Düsseldorf?
187 km (116 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Düsseldorf; by road roughly 228 km (142 mi).
How long does it take to get from Düsseldorf to Charleroi by road?
About 3 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Düsseldorf and Charleroi?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Charleroi?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.