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

The cheapest way to get from Charleroi to Lyon is to bus which costs €65 - €130 and takes 11h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Charleroi to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 26m and costs €100 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Charleroi and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Charleroi to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from CHARLEROI Gare Centrale - Quai 18 and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Charleroi Airport and Luxembourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Charleroi and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Charleroi to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Charleroi-Central and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Charleroi to Lyon?

The distance between Charleroi and Lyon is 805 km. The road distance is 604.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Charleroi to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €160 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Charleroi to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charleroi to Lyon bus from?

Charleroi to Lyon bus services, operated by Flibco, depart from Charleroi Airport station.

Where do I catch the Charleroi to Lyon train from?

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

Train or bus from Charleroi to Lyon?

The best way to get from Charleroi to Lyon is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €160 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 11h 38m.

Where does the Charleroi to Lyon bus arrive?

Charleroi to Lyon bus services, operated by Flibco, arrive at Luxembourg P+R Bouillon station.

Where does the Charleroi to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Charleroi to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Charleroi to Lyon is 605 km. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Charleroi to Lyon.

How do I get a train ticket from Charleroi to Lyon?

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

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Charleroi to Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Charleroi to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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
1. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
5h 45m
€160–245
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus flibco
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 38m
€68–128
Drive 604.6 km
1. Drive from Charleroi to Lyoncar 604.6 km
6h 41m
€97–140
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRU - LYS
5h 26m
€103–296
Train via Lyon-Perrache
1. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon-Perrachetrain Trn
6h 2m
€140–225
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CDG - LYS
6h 27m
€181–521
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane AMS - LYS
7h 39m
€196–461
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
8h 16m
€102–293

Charleroi to Lyon by train

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Distance: 805 km
Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a train from Charleroi-Central to Lyon Part Dieu via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CHARLEROI Gare Centrale - Quai 18 to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via CHARLEROI Airport - Quai 10, Charleroi Airport, and Luxembourg in around 11h 38m.

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