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Compare train, bus, and flight for Charleroi to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Charleroi to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 10m. 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 $44, and a flight costs an average of $90.
Distance: 322 miles (519 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$276 Average price | $80 Average price Cheapest | $200 Average price | $183 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 54m Average total duration 9h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.6 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Lyon:
A bus is $120 (€98) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charleroi to Lyon costing on average $200 (€162).
A bus is $197 (€160) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charleroi to Lyon costing on average $276 (€225).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 46m.
Bus takes on average 9h 24m.
Travel optionsfrom Charleroi to Lyon
How to get from Charleroi to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Charleroi to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:10 PM15h35Charleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2)9:45 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$861One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:10 PM15h35Charleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2)9:45 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$861One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- SN35938:55 PM1h25Brussels Airport10:20 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$4881One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:35 PM14h45Charleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2)11:20 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$911One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:55 PM12h25Charleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2)5:20 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$1291One-way1 transfer
VY8985 · VY12209:35 PM11h25Brussels Airport9:00 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2301One-way1 transfer- VY8981 · VY122410:25 AM11h30Brussels Airport9:55 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2611One-way1 transfer
- VY8983 · VY12206:05 PM14h55Brussels Airport9:00 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$3011One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Charleroi to Lyon:
A bus is $120 (€98) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charleroi to Lyon costing on average $200 (€162).
A bus is $197 (€160) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charleroi to Lyon costing on average $276 (€225).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 46m.
Bus takes on average 9h 24m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Charleroi and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Charleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2) and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Travel with SNCB to go to Lyon by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with Air Baltic, Brussels Airlines, Vueling to go to Lyon by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 2 direct flights per day with Air Baltic, Brussels Airlines.
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