There are 6 ways to get from Charleroi to Orléans by train (Eurostar), 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 via Brussels
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 Austerlitz to Orleanstrain Ter
4h 8m€82–222Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Charleroi Gare Centrale to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGVbus
- Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stopbus
7h 2m€35–65Drive 414.3 km
- Drive from Charleroi to Orléanscar 414.3 km
4h 4m€64–92Train, fly
- Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Brussels-Nordtrain
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRU - CDG
- Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Orleanstrain
6h 41m€155–358Train
- Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Maubeugetrain S63 / ...
- Take the train from Aulnoye Aymeries to Paris Nordtrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Orleanstrain Ter
5h 41m€67–137Train #2
- Take the train from Erquelinnes to Paris Nordtrain Otc
- Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Orleanstrain Ter
5h 51m€68–138
Charleroi to Orléans by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charleroi to Orléans is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Charleroi to Orléans is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Charleroi to Orléans. However, there are services departing from Charleroi Gare Centrale and arriving at Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop via Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Charleroi to Orléans. However, there are services departing from Charleroi-Central and arriving at Orleans via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Gare du Nord and Paris Austerlitz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Charleroi and Orléans is 488 km. The road distance is 414.3 km.
The best way to get from Charleroi to Orléans without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 8m and costs €80 - €230.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Charleroi to Orléans, including transfers.
Charleroi to Orléans bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Charleroi Gare Centrale station.
Charleroi to Orléans train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Charleroi-Central station.
The best way to get from Charleroi to Orléans is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 8m and costs €80 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h 2m.
What companies run services between Charleroi, Belgium and Orléans, France?
You can take a train from Charleroi-Central to Orleans via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare d'Austerlitz, and Paris Austerlitz in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charleroi Gare Centrale to Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop via Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV, Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 7h 2m.
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160–550
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €170–480
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Charleroi-Central to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Charleroi-Central to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Charleroi-Central to Maubeuge
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Erquelinnes to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €90–160
- Website
- Eurostar
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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Austerlitz to Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Austerlitz to Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Aulnoye Aymeries to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Austerlitz to Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Austerlitz to Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Charleroi Gare Centrale to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
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More Questions & Answers
Charleroi to Orléans bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV station.
Charleroi to Orléans train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charleroi to Orléans is 414 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Charleroi to Orléans.
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