Travel Information
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)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 14m Average total duration 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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).
Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 14m.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Lille to Charleroi
How to get from Lille to Charleroi by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lille to Charleroi is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
13802 · 3808+
19979+
704656:47 AM3h03Lille Flandres9:50 AMCharleroi-Sud$181One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
13802 · 3808+
19979+
704656:47 AM3h03Lille Flandres9:50 AMCharleroi-Sud$181One-way3 transfers
Fastest
Flibco7:45 PM1h35Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)9:20 PMCharleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)$241One-way0 transfers
Other options
13803 · 3809+
70465+
199077:42 AM3h08Lille Flandres10:50 AMCharleroi-Sud$181One-way3 transfers
2807 · 12425+
19703+
703127:09 AM3h38Lille Flandres10:47 AMCharleroi-Sud$181One-way3 transfers
2807 · 12425+
19703+
45817:09 AM3h45Lille Flandres10:54 AMCharleroi-West$181One-way4 transfers
Flibco6:00 PM1h45Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)7:45 PMCharleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)$241One-way0 transfers
Flibco5:30 AM1h35Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)7:05 AMCharleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)$301One-way0 transfers
Flibco4:00 AM1h35Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)5:35 AMCharleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)$301One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Oct 17
Oct 18
Oct 19
Oct 20
Oct 21
Oct 22
Oct 23
Oct 24
Oct 25
Oct 26
Oct 27
Oct 28
Oct 29
Oct 30
Oct 31
Nov 01
Nov 02
Nov 03
Nov 04
Nov 05
Nov 06
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
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.

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).
Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 14m.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 4 direct trains per day with Intercity, TER | SNCF.
- 12 direct buses per day with Flibco.
Travelling from Lille to Charleroi: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
