There are 4 ways to get from Charleroi to Laon by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train
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 Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Laontrain Ter
4h 25m€82–238Drive 124.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Charleroi to Laoncar 124.8 km
2h 7m€20–28Bus
- Take the bus from Charleroi Gare Centrale to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGVbus N845
- Take the bus from Reims to Laonbus Autocar
5h 16m€27–44Train, bus
- Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Maubeugetrain S63 / ...
- Take the train from Aulnoye Aymeries to St Quentintrain Ter / ...
- Take the bus from St Quentin - Gare Routiere to Laon - Gare Routierebus 513
4h 59m€21–42
Charleroi to Laon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charleroi to Laon is to drive which costs €19 - €28 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Charleroi to Laon is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs €19 - €28.
No, there is no direct bus from Charleroi to Laon. However, there are services departing from Charleroi Gare Centrale and arriving at Laon via Reims. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
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 4h 25m.
The distance between Charleroi and Laon is 502 km. The road distance is 124.8 km.
The best way to get from Charleroi to Laon without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs €80 - €240.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Charleroi to Laon, including transfers.
Charleroi to Laon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Charleroi Gare Centrale 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 train which takes 4h 25m and costs €80 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 5h 16m.
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 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charleroi Gare Centrale to Laon via Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV, Champagne-Ardenne, Reims, and Reims in around 5h 16m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Charleroi-Central to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Charleroi-Central to Maubeuge
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €95–170
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Paris Nord to Laon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Aulnoye Aymeries to St Quentin
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Charleroi Gare Centrale to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Reims to Laon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- 0 800 026 080
- Website
- hautsdefrance-mobilites.fr
Bus from St Quentin - Gare Routiere to Laon - Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- hautsdefrance-mobilites.fr
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More Questions & Answers
Charleroi to Laon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV 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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