There are 6 ways to get from Paris to Charleroi-Central Station 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 38m€60–175Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Charleroi Gare Centralebus 820
4h 50m€24–40Drive 289.8 km
- Drive from Paris to Charleroi-Central Stationcar 289.8 km
2h 52m€45–65Fly, 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 13m€132–306Train
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Erquelinnestrain Otc
- Take the train from Erquelinnes to Charleroi-Centraltrain S63 / ...
3h 19m€45–91Train #2
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Aulnoye Aymeriestrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Maubeuge to Charleroi-Centraltrain Ter
3h 40m€44–90
Paris to Charleroi-Central Station by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Charleroi-Central Station is to bus which costs €24 - €40 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Paris to Charleroi-Central Station is to train via Brussels which takes 2h 38m and costs €60 - €180.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arriving at Charleroi Gare Centrale. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Paris to Charleroi-Central Station. However, there are services departing from Paris Nord and arriving at Charleroi-Central via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between Paris and Charleroi-Central Station is 363 km. The road distance is 289.8 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Charleroi-Central Station without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 2h 38m and costs €60 - €180.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Paris to Charleroi-Central Station, including transfers.
Paris to Charleroi-Central Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
Paris to Charleroi-Central Station train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.
The best way to get from Paris to Charleroi-Central Station is to train via Brussels which takes 2h 38m and costs €60 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Paris, France and Charleroi-Central Station, Belgium?
You can take a train from Paris Nord to Charleroi-Central via Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 38m. 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
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160–550
- 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
Train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €90–160
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Erquelinnes to Charleroi-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–10
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Nord to Aulnoye Aymeries
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- 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 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
- 54 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, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Charleroi Gare Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Paris to Charleroi-Central Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Charleroi Gare Centrale station.
Paris to Charleroi-Central Station train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Charleroi-Central Station is 290 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Paris to Charleroi-Central Station.
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