- Must visit
Musée de la Photographie
One of Europe’s major photography museums, housed in a former Carmelite convent in Mont-sur-Marchienne with strong permanent and temporary exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$68
Average price
$75
Fastest journey
4 h 50 m
Average duration
4 h 50 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
230 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paris to Charleroi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Charleroi will cost around $75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $68.
Of the 2 buses that leave Paris for Charleroi on Sat, Jul 11, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 11 the direct buses cover the 230 km distance in an average of 4 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 50 m .
On Sat, Jul 11 the slowest buses will take 4 h 50 m 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 Paris to Charleroi 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 1h 33m. 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 $123.
Distance: 142 miles (230 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$42 Average price Cheapest | $143 Average price | $350 Average price | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 48m Average total duration 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 33m 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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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Charleroi:
A bus is $101 (€83) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Charleroi costing on average $143 (€118).
A bus is $308 (€253) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Charleroi costing on average $350 (€287).
Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 57m.
Bus takes on average 3h 18m.
You'll arrive about 15m sooner (3h 18m by bus vs 3h 33m by car) and save roughly $34 (€28) compared to fuel and tolls ($42 (€34) vs $76 (€62)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Charleroi buses for tomorrow, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 1:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 4h50 | 6:05 PM Charleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:40 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 4h50 | 8:30 PM Charleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Paris to Charleroi run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 142 miles (230 km) distance in 4h 45m.
Distance 142 miles (230 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€10) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 4h 45m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
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Discover the best of Charleroi — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Charleroi trip today.
One of Europe’s major photography museums, housed in a former Carmelite convent in Mont-sur-Marchienne with strong permanent and temporary exhibitions.
Major heritage site and museum complex at a former coal mine, combining mining, industry, and memory collections at a UNESCO-recognized location.
Contemporary art museum in a vast industrial-style hall, known for ambitious exhibitions that connect art with society and the region’s post-industrial identity.
The historic central square of Charleroi, surrounded by major civic landmarks and a natural starting point for exploring the upper town.
Modern central shopping and urban redevelopment area that has become one of the city’s most visible contemporary gathering points.
Canal-side walking area known for post-industrial views, street art, and the raw urban atmosphere often featured in contemporary Charleroi imagery.
A beloved Belgian fast-food sandwich of baguette filled with fries, sauce, and usually meat. Common in Charleroi snack bars and a local comfort classic.
Belgian meatballs served in a sweet-savory sauce often made with onions and Sirop de Liège. Popular across Wallonia, including Charleroi.
A traditional Belgian beef and onion stew slowly braised in dark beer. Rich, hearty, and widely eaten in brasseries around Charleroi.
A well-regarded contemporary restaurant in Charleroi known for refined Belgian-French cooking and an elegant atmosphere.
A popular dining spot linked to Charleroi’s urban brewery scene, offering Belgian dishes, beer pairings, and a lively modern setting.
An established restaurant in the Charleroi area appreciated for classic French-Belgian cuisine and a polished, traditional feel.
Generally moderate. Budget eats and coffee are reasonable, while hotel and restaurant prices are higher than in cheaper Belgian cities.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares.
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