There are 6 ways to get from France to Charleroi Airport (CRL) by train (Eurostar), bus, rideshare, car, 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 / ...
3h 16m€66–186Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Paris to Lillebus 1755 / ...
- Take the bus from Lille Boulevard de Turin to Charleroi Airportbus flibco 436
6h 13m€43–84Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Paris to Charleroi-CRL284.9 km
2h 47mDrive 284.9 km
- Drive from Paris to Charleroi Airport (CRL)car 284.9 km
2h 47m€44–64Train
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Erquelinnestrain Otc
- Take the train from Erquelinnes to Charleroi-Centraltrain S63 / ...
4h 50m€51–102Train via Aulnoye-Aymeries
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Aulnoye Aymeriestrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Maubeuge to Charleroi-Centraltrain Ter
5h 2m€50–101
France to Charleroi Airport (CRL) by subway, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from France to Charleroi Airport (CRL) is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from France to Charleroi Airport (CRL) is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from France to Charleroi Airport (CRL). However, there are services departing from Châtelet and arriving at Charleroi Airport via Paris and Lille Boulevard de Turin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from France to Charleroi Airport (CRL). However, there are services departing from Cité and arriving at Charleroi-Central via Paris Nord and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between France and Charleroi Airport (CRL) is 378 km. The road distance is 284.9 km.
The best way to get from France to Charleroi Airport (CRL) without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 16m and costs €65 - €190.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from France to Charleroi Airport (CRL), including transfers.
France to Charleroi Airport (CRL) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris station.
France to Charleroi Airport (CRL) train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.
The best way to get from France to Charleroi Airport (CRL) is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 16m and costs €65 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 6h 13m.
What companies run services between France and Charleroi Airport (CRL), Belgium?
You can take a subway from Cité to CHARLEROI Airport via Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, Bruxelles-Midi, Charleroi-Central, and CHARLEROI Gare Centrale - Quai 18 in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Châtelet to Charleroi Airport via Porte Maillot - Palais des Congrès, Paris, Lille, and Lille Boulevard de Turin in around 6h 13m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- 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 Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Erquelinnes to Charleroi-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–10
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Nord to Aulnoye Aymeries
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Maubeuge to Charleroi-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Charleroi-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Paris Nord to Erquelinnes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Erquelinnes to Charleroi-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–10
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Maubeuge to Charleroi-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flibco
Bus from Lille Boulevard de Turin to Charleroi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–50
- Website
- Flibco
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Paris to Charleroi-CRL
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
France to Charleroi Airport (CRL) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
France to Charleroi Airport (CRL) train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between France to Charleroi Airport (CRL) is 285 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from France to Charleroi Airport (CRL).
There are 472+ hotels available in Charleroi Airport (CRL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between France and Charleroi Airport (CRL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
































