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Compare train and bus for Charleroi to Lille
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Charleroi to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $23, while a bus costs an average of $26.
Distance: 62 miles (101 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$26 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Charleroi to Lille
Compare the available ways to get from Charleroi to Lille, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Charleroi to Lille:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Charleroi to Lille costing on average $26 (€22).
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 19m.
Tickets start at around $26 (€22) compared to roughly $24 (€21) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$1 (-€1). The journey takes 1h 42m versus 1h 26m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Charleroi to Lille
How to get from Charleroi to Lille by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Charleroi to Lille is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Flibco5:30 AM1h35Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)7:05 AMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)$241One-way0 transfers
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Flibco5:30 AM1h35Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)7:05 AMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)$241One-way0 transfers
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Flibco5:30 AM1h35Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)7:05 AMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)$241One-way0 transfers
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93110:13 AM1h39Charleroi-Sud11:52 AMLille Flandres$241One-way0 transfers
9309:13 AM1h39Charleroi-Sud10:52 AMLille Flandres$241One-way0 transfers
9298:13 AM1h39Charleroi-Sud9:52 AMLille Flandres$241One-way0 transfers
Flibco6:45 AM1h40Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)8:25 AMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)$241One-way0 transfers
Flibco12:30 AM1h35Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)2:05 AMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)$271One-way0 transfers
Flibco8:45 AM1h40Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)10:25 AMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)$301One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Charleroi to Lille:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Charleroi to Lille costing on average $26 (€22).
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 19m.
- Around 22 trains per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Charleroi and Lille as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Charleroi-Sud and arrive in Lille Flandres.
- Buses mostly depart from Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) and arrive in Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe).
- Travel with Intercity, Regional, SNCB | BUS, CFL to go to Lille by train.
- Travel with Flibco, FlixBus to go to Lille by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Intercity.
- 12 direct buses per day with Flibco.
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