What is the cheapest way to get from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to France?

The cheapest way to get from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to France is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 5h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to France?

The fastest way to get from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to France is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Charleroi Airport (CRL) and France?

No, there is no direct bus from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to France. However, there are services departing from Charleroi Airport and arriving at Châtelet - Quai de Gesvres via Lille and Porte Maillot - Palais des Congrès. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Charleroi Airport (CRL) and France?

No, there is no direct train from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to France. However, there are services departing from Charleroi-Central and arriving at Cité via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Gare du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to France?

The distance between Charleroi Airport (CRL) and France is 376 km. The road distance is 286 km.

How do I travel from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to France without a car?

The best way to get from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to France without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 11m and costs €60 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to France?

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charleroi Airport (CRL) to France bus from?

Charleroi Airport (CRL) to France bus services, operated by Flibco, depart from Charleroi Airport station.

Where do I catch the Charleroi Airport (CRL) to France train from?

Charleroi Airport (CRL) to France train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Charleroi-Central station.

Train or bus from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to France?

The best way to get from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to France is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 11m and costs €60 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Charleroi Airport (CRL) to France bus arrive?

Charleroi Airport (CRL) to France bus services, operated by Flibco, arrive at Lille Boulevard de Turin station.

Where does the Charleroi Airport (CRL) to France train arrive?

Charleroi Airport (CRL) to France train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to France?

Yes, the driving distance between Charleroi Airport (CRL) to France is 286 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to France.

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Can I share a ride from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to France?

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Charleroi Airport (CRL) to France - 6 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to France by train (Eurostar), bus, rideshare, car, or train

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Train via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
3h 11m
€65–185
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Lille Boulevard de Turinbus flibco 437
2. Take the bus from Lille to Parisbus 1755 / ...
5h 27m
€43–83
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Charleroi-CRL to Parisrideshare 286 km
2h 51m
Drive 286 km
1. Drive from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Pariscar 286 km
2h 51m
€44–64
Train
1. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Monstrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Mons to Paris Nordtrain 50 / ...
4h 29m
€52–105
Train #2
1. Take the train from Erquelinnes to Paris Nordtrain Otc
5h 21m
€50–101

Charleroi Airport (CRL) to France by bus, train, and subway

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3h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 375.9 km
Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Charleroi Airport (CRL), Belgium and France?

You can take a bus from CHARLEROI Airport to Cité via CHARLEROI Gare Centrale - Quai 05, Charleroi-Central, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charleroi Airport to Châtelet - Quai de Gesvres via Lille Boulevard de Turin, Lille, Paris, and Porte Maillot - Palais des Congrès in around 5h 27m.

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