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Cheapest price
$96
Average price
$96
Fastest journey
5 h
Average duration
5 h
Buses per day
2
Distance
230 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Charleroi to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Charleroi to Paris will cost around $96 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $96.
Of the 2 buses that leave Charleroi for Paris on Fri, Jul 03, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 03 the direct buses cover the 230 km distance in an average of 5 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h .
On Fri, Jul 03 the slowest buses will take 5 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Charleroi to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a flight costs an average of $168.
Distance: 142 miles (230 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$35 Average price Cheapest | $137 Average price | $371 Average price | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Charleroi to Paris:
A bus is $101 (€83) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charleroi to Paris costing on average $137 (€112).
A bus is $336 (€275) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charleroi to Paris costing on average $371 (€304).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 28m.
Bus takes on average 3h 59m.
Tickets start at around $35 (€29) compared to roughly $76 (€62) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $41 (€34). The journey takes 3h 59m versus 3h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
The table below shows live departures for Charleroi to Paris buses for tomorrow, Friday, July 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 9:15 AM Charleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2) | 5h00 | 2:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:55 PM Charleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2) | 5h00 | 9:55 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Charleroi to Paris run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 142 miles (230 km) distance in 4h 55m.
Distance 142 miles (230 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 4h 55m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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Paris Quai De Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris -> Chatelet-Les Halles, Paris
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Charleroi to Paris by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Paris, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Charleroi to Paris buses use the Charleroi, Rue de la Villette (Charleroi-Sud) to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station pair, with some services arriving at Paris, Porte Maillot. Use this guide to compare Charleroi and Paris bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Bercy (in the station), Le Train Bleu (0.5 km), Chez Lili et Marcel (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
Available at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine): Elevators, ramps.
Paris, Porte Maillot is 5 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris, Porte Maillot has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Porte Maillot (in the station), Le Relais de Venise (0.2 km), Chez Georges (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Paris, Porte Maillot.
Available at Paris, Porte Maillot: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris, Porte Maillot: Elevators, ramps.
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