Driving from Madrid to Charleroi
Charleroi lies 1,279 km (795 mi) north-east of Madrid, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 19 h 30 min without stops, over roughly 1,560 km (969 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Madrid | Charleroi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Belgium |
| Population | 3.3 million | 200,132 |
| Elevation | 665 m (2,182 ft) | 136 m (446 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+2 (Europe/Brussels) |
| Postal codes | 04810–28087 | 6000 |
What changes when you arrive in Charleroi
Crossing from Spain 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 Madrid to Charleroi
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Staying in Charleroi
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Common questions
How far is Charleroi from Madrid?
1,279 km (795 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Madrid; by road roughly 1,560 km (969 mi).
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Charleroi by car?
About 19 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Madrid 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.