How to travel from Lyon to Charleroi

There are 3 options to travel between Lyon and Charleroi including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Charleroi is a bus with an average price of $68 (€55).

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

A bus is $67 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Charleroi costing on average $135 (€109).

A bus is $99 (€80) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Charleroi costing on average $167 (€135).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Charleroi is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 12m.

Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 59m.

Bus takes on average 9h 31m.

The distance from Lyon to Charleroi is approximately 322 miles (519 km).

The average frequency per day from Lyon to Charleroi is:

• Around 32 trains per day.
• Around 13 flights per day.
• Around 5 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lyon to Charleroi:

• Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
• Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Charleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Charleroi, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Charleroi by train.
• Travel with Air Baltic, Brussels Airlines, Vueling, Lufthansa to go to Charleroi by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Charleroi by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Lyon to Charleroi with the following travel companies:

• 2 direct flights per day with Air Baltic.
• 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Charleroi often also extend their vacation to go to Brussels, Bruges, Lille, Ghent, Antwerp. 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.