The average train between Lyon and Charleroi takes 5h 46m and the fastest train takes 5h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon 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 5 times a day between Lyon and Charleroi. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Charleroi at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Charleroi. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Charleroi station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
Lyon to Charleroi train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Charleroi train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Charleroi-Central station.
Book your Lyon to Charleroi train tickets online with TGV inOui and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Lyon and Charleroi is 519.3 km. The road distance is 805 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Charleroi-Central via Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 51m.