There are 5 ways to get from Charleroi to Somain by train, bus, tram, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Somaintrain Ter
3h 16m€27–51Bus, tram
cheapest- Take the bus from Charleroi Gare Centrale to Valenciennes Universitybus 820
- Take the tram from Universite to Espace Villarstram T1
4h 37m€8–14Drive 105.2 km
- Drive from Charleroi to Somaincar 105.2 km
1h 3m€17–24Train via Maubeuge
- Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Maubeugetrain S63 / ...
- Take the train from Maubeuge to Valenciennestrain Ter
3h 29m€17–35Bus
- Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Lille Boulevard de Turinbus flibco 437
- Take the bus from VILLENEUVE D ASCQ - Les Prés - Edgard Pisani to SOMAIN - Placebus 851
5h 17m€31–56
Charleroi to Somain by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charleroi to Somain is to bus and tram which costs €8 - €15 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Charleroi to Somain is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs €16 - €24.
No, there is no direct bus from Charleroi to Somain. However, there are services departing from CHARLEROI Gare Centrale - Quai 18 and arriving at SOMAIN - Place via Charleroi Airport and VILLENEUVE D ASCQ - Les Prés - Edgard Pisani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Charleroi to Somain. However, there are services departing from Charleroi-Central and arriving at Somain via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Charleroi and Somain is 161 km. The road distance is 105.2 km.
The best way to get from Charleroi to Somain without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs €27 - €55.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Charleroi to Somain, including transfers.
Charleroi to Somain bus services, operated by Flibco, depart from Charleroi Airport station.
Charleroi to Somain train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Charleroi-Central station.
The best way to get from Charleroi to Somain is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs €27 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between Charleroi, Belgium and Somain, France?
You can take a train from Charleroi-Central to Somain via Lille Flandres and Lille Flandres in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CHARLEROI Gare Centrale - Quai 18 to SOMAIN - Place via CHARLEROI Airport - Quai 10, Charleroi Airport, Lille Boulevard de Turin, Gare Lille Europe, Les Prés Edgard Pisani, and VILLENEUVE D ASCQ - Les Prés - Edgard Pisani in around 5h 17m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Charleroi-Central to Maubeuge
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Charleroi Gare Centrale to Valenciennes University
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Charleroi to Somain bus services, operated by Flibco, arrive at Lille Boulevard de Turin station.
Charleroi to Somain train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Maubeuge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charleroi to Somain is 105 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Charleroi to Somain.
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