What is the cheapest way to get from Charleroi to Gare de Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Charleroi to Gare de Lyon is to bus which costs €26 - €50 and takes 4h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charleroi to Gare de Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Charleroi to Gare de Lyon is to train via Brussels which takes 2h 37m and costs €60 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Charleroi and Gare de Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Charleroi to Gare de Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Charleroi Gare Centrale and arriving at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station via Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Charleroi and Gare de Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Charleroi to Gare de Lyon. However, there are services departing from Charleroi-Central and arriving at Paris Gare de Lyon via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Charleroi to Gare de Lyon?

The distance between Charleroi and Gare de Lyon is 368 km. The road distance is 285.4 km.

How do I travel from Charleroi to Gare de Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Charleroi to Gare de Lyon without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 2h 37m and costs €60 - €180.

How long does it take to get from Charleroi to Gare de Lyon?

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Charleroi to Gare de Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charleroi to Gare de Lyon bus from?

Charleroi to Gare de Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Charleroi Gare Centrale station.

Where do I catch the Charleroi to Gare de Lyon train from?

Charleroi to Gare de Lyon train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Charleroi-Central station.

Train or bus from Charleroi to Gare de Lyon?

The best way to get from Charleroi to Gare de Lyon is to train via Brussels which takes 2h 37m and costs €60 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €50 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Charleroi to Gare de Lyon bus arrive?

Charleroi to Gare de Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV station.

Where does the Charleroi to Gare de Lyon train arrive?

Charleroi to Gare de Lyon train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Charleroi to Gare de Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Charleroi to Gare de Lyon is 285 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Charleroi to Gare de Lyon.

How do I get a bus ticket from Charleroi to Gare de Lyon?

Book your Charleroi to Gare de Lyon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Gare de Lyon?

There are 23962+ hotels available in Gare de Lyon.

Charleroi to Gare de Lyon - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Charleroi to Gare de Lyon by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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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
2h 37m
€60–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Charleroi Gare Centrale to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGVbus N845
2. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 42m
€26–45
Drive 285.4 km
1. Drive from Charleroi to Gare de Lyoncar 285.4 km
2h 52m
€45–64
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRU - CDG
5h 8m
€134–321
Train
1. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Maubeugetrain S63 / ...
2. Take the train from Aulnoye Aymeries to Paris Nordtrain Ter / ...
4h 13m
€45–96
Train #2
1. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Monstrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Mons to Paris-Esttrain Trn
4h 29m
€50–102

Charleroi to Gare de Lyon by train

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Distance: 367.9 km
Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Charleroi, Belgium and Gare de Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Charleroi-Central to Paris Gare de Lyon via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Paris Nord in around 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charleroi Gare Centrale to Gare de Lyon via Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV, Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 4h 42m.

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