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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Charleroi
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Charleroi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 12m. 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 $36, and a flight costs an average of $49.
Distance: 322 miles (519 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$188 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest | $154 Average price | $149 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 39m Average total duration 9h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration 4h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 31m 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 Lyon to Charleroi:
A bus is $90 (€90) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Charleroi costing on average $154 (€154).
A bus is $124 (€124) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Charleroi costing on average $188 (€188).
Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 42m.
Bus takes on average 9h 9m.
Travel optionsfrom Lyon to Charleroi
How to get from Lyon to Charleroi by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Charleroi is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus3:10 AM8h55Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)12:05 PMCharleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2)$621One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus3:10 AM8h55Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)12:05 PMCharleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2)$621One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- SN35947:05 AM1h25Lyon Saint Exupery Airport8:30 AMBrussels Airport$2281One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:00 AM11h40Lyon2:40 PMCharleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2)$931One-way1 transfer
- SN35881:10 PM1h25Lyon Saint Exupery Airport2:35 PMBrussels Airport$2281One-way0 transfers
VY1221 · VY89829:50 AM7h35Lyon Saint Exupery Airport5:25 PMBrussels Airport$2671One-way1 transfer
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LH55809:30 AM3h40Lyon Saint Exupery Airport1:10 PMBrussels Airport$2871One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Charleroi:
A bus is $90 (€90) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Charleroi costing on average $154 (€154).
A bus is $124 (€124) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Charleroi costing on average $188 (€188).
Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 42m.
Bus takes on average 9h 9m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains 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.
- 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, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Charleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2).
- 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.
- 2 direct flights per day with Air Baltic, Brussels Airlines.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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