The average train between Laon and Charleroi takes 5h 18m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Laon to Charleroi. 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 every 3 hours between Laon and Charleroi. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Laon is at 8:38 PM which arrives into Charleroi at 9:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 28m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Laon to Charleroi? 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 Laon to Charleroi. However, there are services departing from Laon station and arriving at Charleroi station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
Laon to Charleroi train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Laon station.
Laon to Charleroi train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Charleroi-Central station.
Book your Laon to Charleroi train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Laon and Charleroi is 111 km. The road distance is 502 km.
You can take a train from Laon to Charleroi-Central via Paris Nord and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 18m.