There are 4 ways to get from Charleroi to Laon by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Monstrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mons to St Quentintrain 56
- Take the bus from Saint-Quentin - Gare Routiere to Laon - Gare Routierebus 513
4h 51m€25–41Drive 124.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Charleroi to Laoncar 124.8 km
2h 7m€20–29Bus
- Take the bus from Charleroi-Central to Maubeugebus Bus
- Take the bus from Maubeuge to St Quentinbus
- Take the bus from Saint-Quentin - Gare Routiere to Laon - Gare Routierebus 513
7h 12mTrain
- Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Laontrain Ter
5h 4m€84–250
Charleroi to Laon by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Charleroi to Laon is to drive which costs €20 - €29 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Charleroi to Laon is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs €20 - €29.
No, there is no direct bus from Charleroi to Laon. However, there are services departing from Charleroi-Central and arriving at Laon - Gare Routiere via Maubeuge and Saint-Quentin - Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Charleroi to Laon. However, there are services departing from Charleroi-Central and arriving at Laon via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
The distance between Charleroi and Laon is 192 km. The road distance is 124.8 km.
The best way to get from Charleroi to Laon without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 51m and costs €25 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Charleroi to Laon, including transfers.
Charleroi to Laon bus services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Charleroi-Central station.
Charleroi to Laon train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Charleroi-Central station.
The best way to get from Charleroi to Laon is to bus which takes 7h 12m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €250 and takes 5h 4m.
What companies run services between Charleroi, Belgium and Laon, France?
You can take a bus from Charleroi-Central to Laon - Gare Routiere via Maubeuge, St Quentin, and Saint-Quentin - Gare Routiere in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charleroi-Central to Laon via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Paris Nord in around 5h 4m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Charleroi-Central to Mons
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Charleroi-Central to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- 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 Mons to St Quentin
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Nord to Laon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €110–190
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +33 3 23 50 68 70
- Website
- transports.hautsdefrance.fr
Bus from Saint-Quentin - Gare Routiere to Laon - Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- rthdf.fr
Bus from Saint-Quentin - Gare Routiere to Laon - Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- rthdf.fr
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Bus from Charleroi-Central to Maubeuge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Bus from Maubeuge to St Quentin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Charleroi to Laon bus services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Maubeuge station.
Charleroi to Laon train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charleroi to Laon is 125 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Charleroi to Laon.
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