There are 5 ways to get from Valenciennes to Charleroi by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Valenciennes to Maubeugetrain Ter
- Take the train from Maubeuge to Charleroi-Centraltrain Ter
2h 3m€14–30Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Valenciennes to Charleroi80.6 km
1h 13m€4–6Bus, train
- Take the bus from VALENCIENNES - Esplanade to MAUBEUGE - Pole Gare Quai 10bus 951 / ...
- Take the train from Maubeuge to Charleroi-Centraltrain Ter
2h 38m€7–15Bus
- Take the bus from Valenciennes University to Charleroi Gare Centralebus 820
3h 25m€7–14Drive 80.6 km
- Drive from Valenciennes to Charleroicar 80.6 km
53 min€13–18
Valenciennes to Charleroi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Valenciennes to Charleroi is to rideshare which costs €4 - €6 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Valenciennes to Charleroi is to drive which takes 53 min and costs €12 - €18.
No, there is no direct bus from Valenciennes to Charleroi. However, there are services departing from Pater and arriving at Charleroi Gare Centrale via Valenciennes University. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Valenciennes to Charleroi. However, there are services departing from Valenciennes and arriving at Charleroi-Central via Maubeuge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between Valenciennes and Charleroi is 87 km. The road distance is 80.6 km.
The best way to get from Valenciennes to Charleroi without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs €14 - €30.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Valenciennes to Charleroi, including transfers.
Valenciennes to Charleroi bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Valenciennes University station.
Valenciennes to Charleroi train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Valenciennes station.
The best way to get from Valenciennes to Charleroi is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs €14 - €30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €7 - €14 and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Valenciennes, France and Charleroi, Belgium?
You can take a train from Valenciennes to Charleroi-Central via Maubeuge in around 2h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Valenciennes University to Charleroi Gare Centrale twice daily. Tickets cost €6–12 and the journey takes 2h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Valenciennes to Maubeuge
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- 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
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 Maubeuge to Charleroi-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Maubeuge to Charleroi-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- 0327615253
- Website
- arcenciel.hautsdefrance.fr
Bus from VALENCIENNES - Esplanade to MAUBEUGE - Pole Gare Quai 10
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €1
- Schedules at
- arcenciel.hautsdefrance.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Valenciennes University to Charleroi Gare Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Valenciennes to Charleroi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Valenciennes to Charleroi bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Charleroi Gare Centrale station.
Valenciennes to Charleroi train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Maubeuge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valenciennes to Charleroi is 81 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Valenciennes to Charleroi.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Valenciennes and Charleroi. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.