What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Charleroi?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Charleroi is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 8h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Charleroi?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Charleroi is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs €160 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Charleroi?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at Charleroi Gare Centrale. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 8h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Charleroi?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Charleroi. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Charleroi-Central via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Lyon to Charleroi?

The distance between Lyon and Charleroi is 805 km. The road distance is 604.3 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Charleroi without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Charleroi without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs €160 - €260.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Charleroi?

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Lyon to Charleroi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Charleroi bus from?

Lyon to Charleroi bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Charleroi train from?

Lyon to Charleroi train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Charleroi?

The best way to get from Lyon to Charleroi is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs €160 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 8h 55m.

Where does the Lyon to Charleroi bus arrive?

Lyon to Charleroi bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Charleroi Gare Centrale station.

Where does the Lyon to Charleroi train arrive?

Lyon to Charleroi train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Charleroi?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Charleroi is 604 km. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Lyon to Charleroi.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Charleroi?

Book your Lyon to Charleroi train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lyon to Charleroi?

Book your Lyon to Charleroi bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Charleroi?

There are 472+ hotels available in Charleroi.

Lyon to Charleroi - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Charleroi by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Charleroi-Centraltrain Ic / ...
5h 5m
€162–260
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Charleroi Gare Centralebus N845
8h 55m
€45–80
Drive 604.3 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Charleroicar 604.3 km
6h 41m
€94–135
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LYS - BRU
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Charleroi-Centraltrain
5h 39m
€107–281
Train via Lyon Part Dieu
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bruxelles-Miditrain Trn
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Charleroi-Centraltrain Ic / ...
6h 9m
€136–275
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Charleroi-Centraltrain
7h 24m
€95–285
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LYS - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Charleroi-Centraltrain
6h 44m
€180–475
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LYS - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Charleroi-Centraltrain
7h 26m
€146–380

Lyon to Charleroi by train

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Distance: 805 km
Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Charleroi, Belgium?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Charleroi-Central via Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Charleroi Gare Centrale 5 times a week. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 8h 55m.

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