4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Paris to Charleroi
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$20
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 $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 2 buses that leave Paris for Charleroi on Wed, May 27, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 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 Wed, May 27 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.
FlixBus3:40 PM4h50Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)8:30 PMCharleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2)$201One-way0 transfers- FlixBus1:15 PM4h50Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)6:05 PMCharleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2)$211One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:40 PM4h50Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)8:30 PMCharleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2)$201One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:15 PM4h50Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)6:05 PMCharleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2)$211One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Charleroi
Omio 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 $125.
Distance: 142 miles (230 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$43 Average price Cheapest | $146 Average price | $356 Average price | $77 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 |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Charleroi:
A bus is $103 (€83) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Charleroi costing on average $146 (€118).
A bus is $314 (€253) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Charleroi costing on average $356 (€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 $35 (€28) compared to fuel and tolls ($43 (€34) vs $77 (€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.
Paris to Charleroi Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Live departures
Paris to Charleroi bus times
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Charleroi buses for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 9:55 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 4h45 | 2:40 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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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Paris to Charleroi
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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 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 84 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Paris to CharleroiYou can travel by bus between Paris to Charleroi with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $13 (€10). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Paris to Charleroi
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris to Charleroi 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 Charleroi, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Bois du Cazier, a former coal mine and UNESCO World Heritage site offering historical exhibits and a memorial to mining disasters
- Musée de la Photographie, one of Europe's largest photography museums featuring extensive collections and rotating exhibitions
- Charleroi Danses, a contemporary dance center hosting performances and workshops in a modern architectural setting
- BPS22, a provincial museum of contemporary art housed in an industrial building with diverse art collections
- Saint-Christophe Church, a beautiful church known for its stunning architecture and impressive stained glass windows.
- Charleroi Street Art Tour, a guided exploration of the city's vibrant murals and urban art
- Rive Gauche, a modern shopping center with a variety of stores and dining options
- Spiroudome, catch a basketball game or concert at this popular sports and entertainment venue
- Parc Reine Astrid, a lovely park perfect for a leisurely stroll or a picnic
- Les Aulniats, explore the scenic nature reserve offering walking trails and wildlife observation.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Paris to Charleroi
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Bercy (in the station)
- Le Train Bleu (0.5 km)
- Chez Lili et Marcel (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 24, 87 Metro: 6, 14 Train: RER A, RER D
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Porte Maillot (in the station)
- Le Relais de Venise (0.2 km)
- Chez Georges (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 73, 82, 244 Metro: 1 RER: C
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