The average train between Charleroi and France takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Charleroi to France. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Charleroi and France. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charleroi is at 8:17 PM which arrives into France at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Charleroi to France? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Charleroi to France. However, there are services departing from Charleroi station and arriving at France station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
Charleroi to France train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Charleroi-Central station.
Charleroi to France train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Paris Nord station.
The distance between Charleroi and France is 463.3 km. The road distance is 366 km.
You can take a train from Charleroi-Central to Cité via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 2h 36m.