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

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There are 5 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 27m
    €84–240

  2. Drive  124.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleroi to Laoncar car 124.8 km
    2h 7m
    €20–29

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charleroi-Central to Maubeugebus bus Bus
    2. Take the bus from Maubeuge to St Quentinbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Saint-Quentin - Gare Routiere to Laon - Gare Routierebus bus 513
    7h 12m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Monstrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Mons to St Quentintrain train 56
    3. Take the bus from Saint-Quentin - Gare Routiere to Laon - Gare Routierebus bus 513
    4h 49m
    €25–41

  5. Train, bus via Maubeuge

    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
    €22–36

Charleroi to Laon by train

Calendar188Weekly Trains
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 502.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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 27m. Alternatively, 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.

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