Driving from Maastricht to Charleroi
Charleroi lies 100 km (62 mi) south-west of Maastricht, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h 32 min without stops, over roughly 122 km (76 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Maastricht | Charleroi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | The Netherlands | Belgium |
| Population | 122,378 | 200,132 |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) | 136 m (446 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) | UTC+2 (Europe/Brussels) |
| Postal codes | 6211–6229 | 6000 |
What changes when you arrive in Charleroi
Crossing from The Netherlands 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 car hire from Maastricht to Charleroi
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Staying in Charleroi
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Common questions
How far is Charleroi from Maastricht?
100 km (62 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Maastricht; by road roughly 122 km (76 mi).
How long does it take to get from Maastricht to Charleroi by car?
About 1 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Maastricht 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.