How to travel from Paris to CharleroiHow to travel from Paris to Charleroi

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

The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Charleroi is a bus with an average price of $38 (€31).

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

A bus is $81 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Charleroi costing on average $119 (€96).

A bus is $226 (€182) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Charleroi costing on average $264 (€213).

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Charleroi is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 34m.

Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 1m.

Bus takes on average 3h 18m.

The distance from Paris to Charleroi is approximately 142 miles (230 km).

The average frequency per day from Paris to Charleroi is:

• Around 22 flights per day.
• Around 14 trains per day.
• Around 6 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.

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

• 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, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2).

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

• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Charleroi by bus.
• Travel with Eurostar, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Regional, SNCF | TGV INOUI, EuroCity to go to Charleroi by train.
• Travel with Brussels Airlines, KLM to go to Charleroi by flight.

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

• 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
• 6 direct trains per day with Eurostar.
• 2 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines.

Omio customers who travel from Paris 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.