How to travel from Paris to Charleroi

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Compare bus, train, 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 prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a flight costs an average of €152.

Distance: 142 miles (230 km)

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€46

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€118

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€321

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4h 23m

Average total duration

3h 53m

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30m

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3h 11m

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2h 41m

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4h 33m

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1h 33m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.7 - 1.4kg

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from Paris to Charleroi

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBusFlixBus
08:00AM4h50
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
12:50PMCharleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2)
$171One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
08:00AM4h50
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
12:50PMCharleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2)
$171One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Brussels AirlinesSN3632
08:25AM1h00
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
09:25AMBrussels Airport
$8831One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Eurostar9429
10:55AM1h22
Paris Gare du Nord
12:17PMBrussels-Midi
$1121One-way
0 transfers
Eurostar9381
07:25PM1h22
Paris Gare du Nord
08:47PMBrussels-Midi
$961One-way
0 transfers
Eurostar9435
11:55AM1h22
Paris Gare du Nord
01:17PMBrussels-Midi
$1121One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH1029+Brussels AirlinesLH5574
10:20AM3h15
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
01:35PMBrussels Airport
$4241One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH1051+Brussels AirlinesLH5588
06:25AM3h45
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
10:10AMBrussels Airport
$4951One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH1041+Brussels AirlinesLH5590
07:10PM3h20
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
10:30PMBrussels Airport
$4951One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Paris 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 Paris to Charleroi.

FAQs

There are 3 ways to get from Paris to Charleroi: bus, train or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Charleroi from Paris is by taking a bus, which costs on average $7 (€6).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Paris to Charleroi:

Taking a bus costs $131 (€118) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $138 (€124) for the same trip.

Taking a bus costs $36 (€33) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $44 (€39).

The fastest way from Paris to Charleroi is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 32 min.

There are alternative travel options to Charleroi that take longer:

Getting to Charleroi by bus takes 3 h 45 min on average.

Flight takes 3 h 20 min on average.

You should expect to travel around 142 miles (229 km) between Paris and Charleroi.

The average frequency per day from Paris to Charleroi is:

  • 6 buses a day.
  • 19 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Charleroi from Paris as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Paris to Charleroi:

  • Most travelers catch their bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Charleroi, Rue de la Villette (Charleroi-Sud).

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Paris to Charleroi:

  • You can travel to Charleroi from Paris by bus with FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $7 (€6) with FlixBus from Paris to Charleroi.
  • You can travel between Paris and Charleroi by flight with Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, KLM or Air France. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $143 (€129) with Air France from Paris to Charleroi.
  • You can take a train from Paris to Charleroi with Eurostar or SNCF (3). Cheap tickets can be found for $44 (€39) with Eurostar from Paris to Charleroi.

Yes, there are direct routes from Paris to Charleroi with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 6 direct buses per day to Charleroi with FlixBus.
  • You can find 2 direct flights per day to take to Charleroi with Brussels Airlines.

Direct services to Charleroi tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Looking to extend your trip from Paris to Charleroi? Many Omio customers who go from Paris to Charleroi usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Brussels, Lille, Bruges, Ghent or Luxembourg. If you're looking to explore Brussels, Lille, Bruges, Ghent or Luxembourg from Charleroi, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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