There are 8 ways to get from France to Charleroi by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train via Brussels
best- Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Charleroi-Centraltrain Ic / ...
2h 55m€62–192Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Charleroi Gare Centralebus 820
6h 2m€27–43Drive 288.7 km
- Drive from Paris to Charleroicar 288.7 km
2h 49m€45–65Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MRS - CRL
4h 31m€50–220Train
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Erquelinnestrain Otc
- Take the train from Erquelinnes to Charleroi-Centraltrain S63 / ...
4h 30m€47–93Train #2
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Aulnoye Aymeriestrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Maubeuge to Charleroi-Centraltrain Ter
4h 37m€46–97Fly Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport
- Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane TLS - CRL
4h 27m€56–191Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Brussels Airport, train
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CDG - BRU
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Charleroi-Centraltrain
5h 18m€132–316
France to Charleroi by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from France to Charleroi is to bus which costs €26 - €45 and takes 6h 2m.
The fastest way to get from France to Charleroi is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs €45 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from France to Charleroi. However, there are services departing from Pont Sully - Quai de Béthune and arriving at Charleroi Gare Centrale via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from France to Charleroi. However, there are services departing from Cité and arriving at Charleroi-Central via Paris Nord and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between France and Charleroi is 366 km. The road distance is 288.7 km.
The best way to get from France to Charleroi without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 2h 55m and costs €60 - €200.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from France to Charleroi, including transfers.
France to Charleroi bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
France to Charleroi train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.
The best way to get from France to Charleroi is to train via Brussels which takes 2h 55m and costs €60 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 6h 2m, you could also fly, which costs €50 - €220 and takes 4h 31m.
What companies run services between France and Charleroi, Belgium?
You can take a subway from Cité to Charleroi-Central via Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Charleroi Gare Centrale twice daily. Tickets cost €24–40 and the journey takes 4h 50m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–200
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–180
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–180
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130–750
- Website
- aircorsica.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport via Calvi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €140–550
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €180–550
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- 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 Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- 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 Erquelinnes to Charleroi-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- 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 Aulnoye Aymeries
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Maubeuge to Charleroi-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Charleroi-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Paris Nord to Erquelinnes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Erquelinnes to Charleroi-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–10
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Maubeuge to Charleroi-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Charleroi-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Charleroi Gare Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
France to Charleroi bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Charleroi Gare Centrale station.
France to Charleroi train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between France to Charleroi is 289 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from France to Charleroi.
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