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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Lyon to Charleroi
Cheapest price
$199
Average price
$199
Fastest journey
4 h 57 m
Average duration
5 h 4 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
519 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lyon to Charleroi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Charleroi will cost around $199 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $199.
It's difficult to get from Lyon to Charleroi without transferring at least once.
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Lyon to Charleroi
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Charleroi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a flight costs an average of $76.
Distance: 322 miles (519 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$174 Average price | $74 Average price Cheapest | $219 Average price |
5h 11m Average total duration 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 39m Average total duration 9h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Lyon to Charleroi train times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Charleroi trains for today, Saturday, March 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 6622+ 9371 | 1:50 PM Gare de Lyon-Perrache | 4h27 | 6:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 6622+9471 | 1:50 PM Gare de Lyon-Perrache | 4h27 | 6:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 6622+9471 | 2:04 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 4h13 | 6:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 6622+9371 | 2:04 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 4h13 | 6:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 6624+9381 | 2:50 PM Gare de Lyon-Perrache | 4h57 | 7:47 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 6624+9481 | 2:50 PM Gare de Lyon-Perrache | 4h57 | 7:47 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 6920+9481 | 2:54 PM Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 4h53 | 7:47 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 6920+9381 | 2:54 PM Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 4h53 | 7:47 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 6624+9481 | 3:04 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 4h43 | 7:47 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 6624+9381 | 3:04 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 4h43 | 7:47 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 6696+9389 | 4:38 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 4h39 | 9:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, March 15 | |||||
| 8:27 AM Lyon | 5h01 | 1:28 PM Charleroi | 1 transfer | |
| 11:00 AM Lyon | 5h28 | 4:28 PM Charleroi | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lyon to Charleroi
France
Belgium
Trains from Lyon to Charleroi run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $172 (€141) but you can travel from only $37 (€30) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 17:00. The fastest train covers the 322 miles (519 km) distance in 4h 25m.
Distance 322 miles (519 km) |
Average train duration 4h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $172 (€141) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 25m |
First train 00:20 |
Last train 17:00 |
Train companies: TGV INOUI from Lyon to Charleroi trainsTGV INOUI trains will get you between Lyon and Charleroi from $37 (€30). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Lyon to Charleroi
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