There are 5 ways to get from Paris to Châtelet by train (Eurostar), bus, 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 7m€62–184Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Charleroi Gare Centralebus 820
5h 23m€27–43Drive 294.1 km
- Drive from Paris to Châteletcar 294.1 km
2h 55m€46–66Train
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Erquelinnestrain Otc
- Take the train from Erquelinnes to Charleroi-Centraltrain S63 / ...
3h 48m€47–93Train #2
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Aulnoye Aymeriestrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Maubeuge to Charleroi-Centraltrain Ter
4h 12m€47–93
Paris to Châtelet by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Châtelet is to bus which costs €26 - €45 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Paris to Châtelet is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Paris to Châtelet. However, there are services departing from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arriving at CHATELET Place Franco-Belge via CHARLEROI Gare Centrale - Quai 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Paris to Châtelet. However, there are services departing from Paris Nord and arriving at Châtelet via Bruxelles-Midi and Charleroi-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Paris and Châtelet is 370 km. The road distance is 294.1 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Châtelet without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 7m and costs €60 - €190.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Paris to Châtelet, including transfers.
Paris to Châtelet bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
Paris to Châtelet train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.
The best way to get from Paris to Châtelet is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 7m and costs €60 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Paris, France and Châtelet, Belgium?
You can take a train from Paris Nord to Châtelet via Bruxelles-Midi and Charleroi-Central in around 3h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Charleroi Gare Centrale twice daily. Tickets cost €24–45 and the journey takes 4h 50m.
- 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
- 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
- €4–10
- 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
- €40–85
- 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
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- 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
- €24–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Paris to Châtelet bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Charleroi Gare Centrale station.
Paris to Châtelet train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Châtelet is 294 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Paris to Châtelet.
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