How to get from Paris to Charleroi by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Paris to Charleroi is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 142 miles (229 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $45 - $321 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $45 (€40) • 5 h | |
Fastest mode | Train • $134 (€120) • 2 h 42 min | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus, Vueling or Thalys |
Take a bus, flight or train to travel 142 miles (229 km) to Charleroi from Paris. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 2 h 42 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $45 (€40). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus, Vueling or Thalys among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Paris to Charleroi.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $17 (€15). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Thalys is a French-Belgian high-speed train company that connects the main capital cities. For your next travel to Charleroi from Paris with Thalys, you can choose from these different ticket fares: Standard Mini, Standard, Comfort and Premium.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Germany's largest airline is Lufthansa. Fly from Paris to Charleroi and book your most convinient travel ticket from Lufthansa's many ticket options including: Economy Light, Economy Classic, Economy Flex, Business Class and First Class.
There are 3 travel options from Paris to Charleroi: bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Charleroi is a bus with an average price of $45 (€40).
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Charleroi:
Taking a bus costs $276 (€247) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $321 (€287) for the same trip.
Taking a bus costs $89 (€80) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $134 (€120).
The fastest way from Paris to Charleroi is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 42 min.
There are alternative travel options to Charleroi that take longer:
Bus takes on average 5 h.
Flight takes 11 h 55 min on average.
The Paris to Charleroi distance is around 142 miles (229 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Charleroi is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Charleroi as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Paris to Charleroi:
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Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Charleroi with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Charleroi as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Paris and Charleroi.
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