There are 4 ways to get from Charleroi to Cambrai by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Cambraitrain Ter
3h 36m€34–53Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Charleroi Gare Centrale to Valenciennes Universitybus 820
4h 52m€8–11Drive 113 km
- Drive from Charleroi to Cambraicar 113 km
1h 12m€19–27Train via Lille
- Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Cambraitrain Ter
3h 37m€34–53
Charleroi to Cambrai by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Charleroi to Cambrai is to bus which costs €8 - €12 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Charleroi to Cambrai is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs €18 - €27.
No, there is no direct bus from Charleroi to Cambrai station. However, there are services departing from Charleroi Gare Centrale and arriving at CAMBRAI - Station Bus - Quai 19 via FAMARS - Université and CAUDRY - Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Charleroi to Cambrai. However, there are services departing from Charleroi-Central and arriving at Cambrai via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Charleroi and Cambrai is 186 km. The road distance is 113 km.
The best way to get from Charleroi to Cambrai without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Charleroi to Cambrai, including transfers.
Charleroi to Cambrai bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Charleroi Gare Centrale station.
Charleroi to Cambrai train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Charleroi-Central station.
The best way to get from Charleroi to Cambrai is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €8 - €12 and takes 4h 52m.
What companies run services between Charleroi, Belgium and Cambrai, France?
You can take a train from Charleroi-Central to Cambrai via Lille Flandres in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Charleroi Gare Centrale to Valenciennes University twice daily. Tickets cost €7–11 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Cambrai
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Cambrai
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Charleroi Gare Centrale to Valenciennes University
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Charleroi to Cambrai bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Valenciennes University station.
Charleroi to Cambrai train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charleroi to Cambrai is 113 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Charleroi to Cambrai.
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