The average train between Charleroi and Lyon takes 5h 43m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Charleroi to Lyon. 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 5 times a day between Charleroi and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 4:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Charleroi is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Lyon at 10:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Charleroi to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Charleroi station and arriving at Lyon station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
Charleroi to Lyon train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Charleroi-Central station.
Charleroi to Lyon train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Charleroi to Lyon train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Charleroi and Lyon is 519.3 km. The road distance is 805 km.
You can take a train from Charleroi-Central to Lyon Part Dieu via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 42m.