There are 9 ways to get from Charleroi to France by train (Eurostar), bus, rideshare, train, plane, 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 via Brussels
best- Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2h 36m€63–172Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Charleroi to Paris288.8 km
3h 31m€20Bus
- Take the bus from Charleroi Gare Centrale to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 820
5h 34m€21–35Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRU - CDG
5h 4m€134–327Train
- Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Monstrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mons to Paris Nordtrain 50 / ...
4h 13m€50–97Train #2
- Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Erquelinnestrain S63 / ...
- Take the train from Erquelinnes to Paris Nordtrain Otc
4h 33m€48–98Drive 289.2 km
- Drive from Charleroi to Pariscar 289.2 km
2h 53m€45–65Fly Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane CRL - MRS
4h 34m€54–220Fly Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane CRL - TLS
4h 28m€51–221
Charleroi to France by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charleroi to France is to rideshare which costs €20 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Charleroi to France is to train via Brussels which takes 2h 36m and costs €60 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from Charleroi to France. However, there are services departing from Charleroi Gare Centrale and arriving at Hôtel de Ville via Gare de Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Charleroi 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 2h 36m.
The distance between Charleroi and France is 366 km. The road distance is 289.2 km.
The best way to get from Charleroi to France without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 2h 36m and costs €60 - €180.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Charleroi to France, including transfers.
Charleroi to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Charleroi Gare Centrale station.
Charleroi to France train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Charleroi-Central station.
The best way to get from Charleroi to France is to train via Brussels which takes 2h 36m and costs €60 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 5h 34m, you could also fly, which costs €50 - €220 and takes 4h 34m.
What companies run services between Charleroi, Belgium and France?
You can take a train from Charleroi-Central to Cité via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 2h 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Charleroi Gare Centrale to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) twice daily. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 5h.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Wednesday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €50–200
Flights from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–210
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €180–650
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €160–480
- Website
- aircorsica.com
Flights from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Bastia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €160–650
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Charleroi-Central to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Charleroi-Central to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Charleroi-Central to Mons
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Charleroi-Central to Erquelinnes
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Erquelinnes to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €85–150
- Website
- Eurostar
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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Mons to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- 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 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Charleroi to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Charleroi to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
Charleroi to France train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charleroi to France is 289 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Charleroi to France.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Charleroi and France. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.