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

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There are 4 ways to get from Charleroi to Laon by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train

    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 Nord to Laontrain train Ter
    4h 26m
    €91–260

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Charleroi Gare Centrale to Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGVbus bus N808
    2. Take the bus from Reims - Pl. St Symphorien to Laon - Ly Pierre Mechainbus bus 538
    5h 34m
    €19–27

  3. Drive  124.8 km

    1. Drive from Charleroi to Laoncar car 124.8 km
    2h 7m
    €24–34

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Maubeugetrain train S63 / ...
    2. Take the train from Maubeuge to St Quentintrain train Ter
    3. Take the bus from Saint-Quentin - Gare Routiere to Laon - Gare Routierebus bus 513
    4h 57m
    €23–36

Charleroi to Laon by train

Calendar187Weekly Trains
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket€91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 502.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a train from Charleroi-Central to Laon via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Paris Nord in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charleroi Gare Centrale to Laon - Ly Pierre Mechain via Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV, Champagne-Ardenne, Reims, Gare Centre, Royale, and Reims - Pl. St Symphorien in around 5h 34m.

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