How to travel from Lille to Charleroi

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Compare train and bus for Lille to Charleroi

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lille to Charleroi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, 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 bus costs an average of $27, while a train costs an average of $28.

Distance: 62 miles (101 km)

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$27

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$28

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$25

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(fuel + tolls)

2h 14m

Average total duration

1h 44m

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2h 12m

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1h 42m

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1h 31m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Lille to Charleroi is a bus with an average price of $27 (€22).

This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Charleroi:

A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Charleroi costing on average $28 (€24).

The fastest way to travel from Lille to Charleroi is by train with an average journey time of 2h 12m.

Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 14m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lille and Charleroi including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Lille to Charleroi among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $27 (€22) compared to roughly $25 (€21) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$2 (-€1). The journey takes 1h 44m versus 1h 31m 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.

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from Lille to Charleroi

How to get from Lille to Charleroi by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Lille to Charleroi is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Intercity13802 · 3808+TER | SNCF19979+SNCB | BUS70465
    6:47 AM3h03
    Lille Flandres
    9:50 AMCharleroi-Sud
    $181One-way
    3 transfers

Cheapest

  • Intercity13802 · 3808+TER | SNCF19979+SNCB | BUS70465
    6:47 AM3h03
    Lille Flandres
    9:50 AMCharleroi-Sud
    $181One-way
    3 transfers

Fastest

  • FlibcoFlibco
    7:45 PM1h35
    Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    9:20 PMCharleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
    $241One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Intercity13803 · 3809+SNCB | BUS70465+TER | SNCF19907
    7:42 AM3h08
    Lille Flandres
    10:50 AMCharleroi-Sud
    $181One-way
    3 transfers
  • Intercity2807 · 12425+TER | SNCF19703+SNCB | BUS70312
    7:09 AM3h38
    Lille Flandres
    10:47 AMCharleroi-Sud
    $181One-way
    3 transfers
  • Intercity2807 · 12425+TER | SNCF19703+Regional4581
    7:09 AM3h45
    Lille Flandres
    10:54 AMCharleroi-West
    $181One-way
    4 transfers
  • FlibcoFlibco
    6:00 PM1h45
    Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    7:45 PMCharleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
    $241One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlibcoFlibco
    5:30 AM1h35
    Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    7:05 AMCharleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
    $301One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlibcoFlibco
    4:00 AM1h35
    Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    5:35 AMCharleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
    $301One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lille to Charleroi

Travel to Charleroi easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lille to Charleroi.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Lille and Charleroi including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Lille to Charleroi is a bus with an average price of $27 (€22).

This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Charleroi:

A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Charleroi costing on average $28 (€24).

The fastest way to travel from Lille to Charleroi is by train with an average journey time of 2h 12m.

Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 14m.

The distance from Lille to Charleroi is approximately 62 miles (101 km).
The average frequency per day from Lille to Charleroi is:
  • Around 16 trains per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lille and Charleroi as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lille to Charleroi:
  • Trains mostly depart from Lille Flandres and arrive in Charleroi-Sud.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) and arrive in Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lille to Charleroi, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Intercity, Regional, TER | SNCF, CFL, Eurostar, SNCB | BUS to go to Charleroi by train.
  • Travel with Flibco, FlixBus to go to Charleroi by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lille to Charleroi with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with Intercity, TER | SNCF.
  • 12 direct buses per day with Flibco.
Omio customers who travel from Lille to Charleroi often also extend their vacation to go to Brussels, Bruges, Antwerp, Amsterdam, Ghent. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Charleroi and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Charleroi to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Charleroi, you can enjoy the Charleroi Street Art Tour to explore vibrant murals and urban art, shop and dine at the modern Rive Gauche shopping center, or catch a basketball game or concert at the Spiroudome. For outdoor activities, visit Parc Reine Astrid for a stroll or picnic, and explore the scenic Les Aulniats nature reserve. Noteworthy sights include the historical Bois du Cazier, the extensive Musée de la Photographie, contemporary performances at Charleroi Danses, diverse art collections at BPS22, and the architecturally stunning Saint-Christophe Church.
A day or two in Charleroi is generally sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Art Deco architecture, the Museum of Photography, and the Bois du Cazier industrial site.

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