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How to get fromGare de Lyon to Châteletby train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Gare de Lyon to Châtelet by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train via Brussels

    best
    1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Thalys
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Charleroi-Centraltrain train Ic / ...
    3h 27m
    €61–184

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Charleroi Gare Centralebus bus 820
    5h 37m
    €26–43

  3. Drive 291.6 km

    1. Drive from Gare de Lyon to Châteletcar car 291.6 km
    2h 49m
    €46–66

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Erquelinnestrain train Otc
    2. Take the train from Erquelinnes to Charleroi-Centraltrain train S63 / ...
    4h 58m
    €47–100

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Aulnoye Aymeriestrain train Ter / ...
    2. Take the train from Maubeuge to Charleroi-Centraltrain train Ter
    5h 29m
    €46–93

Gare de Lyon to Châtelet by train

Calendar219Weekly Trains
Duration3h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 374.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Gare de Lyon, France and Châtelet, Belgium?

You can take a train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Châtelet via Paris Nord, Bruxelles-Midi, and Charleroi-Central in around 3h 27m. 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.

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