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Compare train, bus, and flight for Charleroi to Paris
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Charleroi to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr197 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr197, while a flight costs an average of kr3515.
Distance: 142 miles (230 km)
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kr197 Average price Cheapest | kr835 Average price | kr3515 Average price | kr501 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 33m Average total duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration 3h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 19m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Charleroi to Paris:
A bus is kr637 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charleroi to Paris costing on average kr835.
A bus is kr3317 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charleroi to Paris costing on average kr3515.
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 31m.
Bus takes on average 5h 33m.
Tickets start at around kr197 compared to roughly kr501 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr303. The journey takes 5h 3m versus 3h 19m 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 Paris
How to get from Charleroi to Paris by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Charleroi to Paris is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:30 PM5h00Charleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2)11:30 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)kr2941One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:30 PM5h00Charleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2)11:30 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)kr2941One-way0 transfers
Fastest
SN36338:00 AM1h00Brussels Airport9:00 AMParis Charles de Gaulle Airportkr29821One-way0 transfers
Other options
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93168:11 AM2h37Marchienne-au-Pont10:48 AMParis Gare du Nordkr7681One-way1 transfer
3108+
93168:05 AM2h43Charleroi-Sud10:48 AMParis Gare du Nordkr7681One-way1 transfer
3106+
93106:11 AM3h26Marchienne-au-Pont9:37 AMParis Gare du Nordkr7681One-way1 transfer
FlixBus5:05 PM4h50Charleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2)9:55 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)kr3501One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:15 AM5h00Charleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2)2:15 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)kr4461One-way0 transfers
VY8985 · VY82509:35 PM15h15Brussels Airport12:50 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airportkr18321One-way1 transfer
VY8985 · VY82429:35 PM11h50Brussels Airport9:25 AMParis Charles de Gaulle Airportkr19441One-way1 transfer
VY8983 · VY82426:05 PM15h20Brussels Airport9:25 AMParis Charles de Gaulle Airportkr19441One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Charleroi to Paris:
A bus is kr637 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charleroi to Paris costing on average kr835.
A bus is kr3317 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charleroi to Paris costing on average kr3515.
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 31m.
Bus takes on average 5h 33m.
- Around 29 flights per day.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Charleroi and Paris as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Paris Gare du Nord.
- Buses mostly depart from Charleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2) and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Paris by bus.
- Travel with Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, Qatar Airways, Air Serbia, Vueling, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, ITA, British Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Paris by flight.
- Travel with Eurostar, Intercity to go to Paris by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines.
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