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How to get fromCharleroi to Caenby train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Charleroi to Caen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain train
    5h 22m
    €106–287

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Lille Boulevard de Turinbus bus flibco 437
    2. Take the bus from Lille to Caenbus bus 712 / ...
    9h 33m
    €50–88

  3. Drive  444.1 km

    1. Drive from Charleroi to Caencar car 444.1 km
    4h 16m
    €84–122

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Rouen Rive Droitetrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Caentrain train Ter
    8h 8m
    €95–157

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brussels South to Caenbus bus 1752
    11h 13m
    €60–91

Charleroi to Caen by train

Calendar122Weekly Trains
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket€106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 603.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Charleroi, Belgium and Caen, France?

You can take a train from Charleroi-Central to Caen via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CHARLEROI Gare Centrale - Quai 18 to Caen via CHARLEROI Airport - Quai 10, Charleroi Airport, Lille Boulevard de Turin, and Lille in around 9h 33m.

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