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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Charleroi
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Paris to Charleroi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF30 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 CHF30, while a flight costs an average of CHF500.
Distance: 142 miles (230 km)
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CHF30 Average price Cheapest | CHF109 Average price | CHF500 Average price | CHF63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 31m Average total duration 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 33m 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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Direct Options | 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 Paris to Charleroi:
A bus is CHF79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Charleroi costing on average CHF109.
A bus is CHF470 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Charleroi costing on average CHF500.
Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 31m.
Flight takes on average 5h 40m.
Tickets start at around CHF30 compared to roughly CHF63 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF32. The journey takes 5h 1m versus 3h 33m 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 Paris to Charleroi
How to get from Paris to Charleroi by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paris to Charleroi is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus1:15 PM4h50Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)6:05 PMCharleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2)CHF201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus1:15 PM4h50Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)6:05 PMCharleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2)CHF201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
SN36349:55 AM1h00Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport10:55 AMBrussels AirportCHF2701One-way0 transfers
Other options
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333512:47 PM2h35Paris Gare du Nord3:22 PMMarchienne-au-PontCHF961One-way1 transfer - 9441+333512:47 PM2h35Paris Gare du Nord3:22 PMMarchienne-au-PontCHF961One-way1 transfer
- 9311+33307:45 AM2h37Paris Gare du Nord10:22 AMMarchienne-au-PontCHF961One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus3:40 PM4h50Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)8:30 PMCharleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2)CHF201One-way0 transfers
- KL2006+
KL17058:15 AM6h25Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport2:40 PMBrussels AirportCHF3091One-way1 transfer 
LX639 · LX7883:00 PM3h35Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport6:35 PMBrussels AirportCHF3151One-way1 transfer
LH4193+LH55809:00 AM4h10Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport1:10 PMBrussels AirportCHF3751One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Charleroi:
A bus is CHF79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Charleroi costing on average CHF109.
A bus is CHF470 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Charleroi costing on average CHF500.
Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 31m.
Flight takes on average 5h 40m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Charleroi as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare du Nord and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
- Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes).
- Travel with Eurostar to go to Charleroi by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Charleroi by bus.
- Travel with Brussels Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, Air Dolomiti, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Vueling, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, ITA, British Airways to go to Charleroi by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines.
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