1st Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- Lounge Access
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£13
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£13
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
3 h 1 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
3 h 18 m
Trains on 05 Sept
7
Distance
101 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Charleroi to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Charleroi to Lille will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
To travel from Charleroi to Lille you need to make at least 3 changes.
3829 · 13773 · 19924+
70468
3828 · 13772 · 19920+
70467
3829 · 13773 · 19924+
70455
3830 · 13774 · 19930+
70468
3830 · 13774 · 19930+
70455
3829 · 13773 · 19924+
70468
3828 · 13772 · 19920+
70467
3830 · 13774 · 19930+
70468
3829 · 13773 · 19924+
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3833 · 13777 · 19944+
70456Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Charleroi to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £18 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 2h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £18, while a coach costs an average of £19.
Distance: 101 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£18 Average Price Cheapest | £19 Average Price | £18 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 27m Average total duration 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Charleroi to Lille:
A train is £2 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Charleroi to Lille costing on average £19.
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 57m.
Tickets start at around £18 compared to roughly £18 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £0.49. The journey takes 1h 57m versus 1h 26m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Intercity, SNCB.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Charleroi to Lille trains for tomorrow, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4577+ 2528 · 2830 · 19712 | 6:26 Charleroi-West | 4h25 | 10:51 Lille Flandres | 4 changes | |
3828 · 13772 · 19920+ 70467 | 7:10 Charleroi-Sud | 3h04 | 10:14 Lille Flandres | 3 changes | |
3829 · 13773 · 19924+ 70455 | 7:33 Charleroi-West | 3h38 | 11:11 Lille Flandres | 4 changes | |
3829 · 13773 · 19924+ 70468 | 8:10 Charleroi-Sud | 3h01 | 11:11 Lille Flandres | 3 changes | |
3830 · 13774 · 19930+ 70455 | 8:33 Charleroi-West | 3h42 | 12:15 Lille Flandres | 4 changes | |
3830 · 13774 · 19930+ 70468 | 9:10 Charleroi-Sud | 3h05 | 12:15 Lille Flandres | 3 changes | |
3833 · 13777 · 19944+ 70468 | 11:33 Charleroi-West | 3h41 | 15:14 Lille Flandres | 4 changes | |
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Trains from Charleroi to Lille run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:01, the last at 23:03. The fastest train covers the 101 km distance in 1h 39m.
Distance 101 km |
Average train duration 1h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 39m |
First train 6:01 |
Last train 23:03 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 49 days |
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Discover the best of Lille — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lille trip today.
Leading fine arts museum with paintings, sculptures, antiquities and relief maps. A major cultural stop in Lille.
Museum inside a former hospice, showing Flemish paintings, furniture and chapel spaces in a historic setting.
Modern and contemporary art museum in Villeneuve-d'Ascq with sculpture park, major exhibitions and spacious galleries.
Historic old quarter with cobbled streets, Flemish façades, boutiques and lively squares. Ideal for wandering and photographs.
Central square framed by grand buildings and the Goddess Column. A key meeting point and classic starting place for visits.
Large urban park around the citadel with paths, water, lawns and woodland. Popular for walking, jogging and relaxing.
A rich beef and onion stew slow-cooked with local bière de garde and pain d'épices, long associated with Flemish cooking in Lille.
Half a chicken braised with Maroilles cheese, cream and beer. It is a northern classic showcasing the region’s pungent local cheese.
A savoury tart topped with Maroilles cheese, cream and eggs. Popular across French Flanders and commonly found in Lille brasseries.
Refined restaurant serving modern French cooking in an intimate setting, a strong choice for a more formal meal in central Lille.
Traditional estaminet style near the old town, known for carbonade, Welsh and other hearty northern specialities in a lively setting.
Historic Lille institution famed for filled waffles, pastries and an elegant tea room atmosphere close to Grand'Place.
Moderate for France: dining and hotels cost less than Paris, while local transport and everyday food remain fairly manageable for most city-break budgets.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service; round up in taxis and leave small change in cafés.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Charleroi to Lille by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lille, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Charleroi to Lille trains use the Charleroi-Sud to Lille Flandres station pair, with some services arriving at Hellemmes-Lille. Use this guide to compare Charleroi and Lille train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Charleroi-Sud has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: La Manufacture Urbaine, Le Pain Quotidien
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Charleroi-Sud. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Charleroi-Sud. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Charleroi-Sud: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Charleroi-Sud: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Charleroi-Sud: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Ibis Charleroi Centre Gare, Leonardo Hotel Charleroi City Center, Novotel Charleroi Centre.
Charleroi-Ouest has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Pain Quotidien, La Table de la Manufacture Urbaine
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Charleroi-Ouest. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Charleroi-Ouest. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Charleroi-Ouest: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Charleroi-Ouest: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Charleroi-Ouest: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Leonardo Hotel Charleroi City Center, Ibis Charleroi Centre Gare.
Lodelinsart is 2 km from Charleroi city centre. Public transport options include:
Lodelinsart has practical services for this route, including Dining, Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Lodelinsart.
Available at Lodelinsart: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lodelinsart.
Lille Flandres has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food options include: Chopsticks & Co, McDonald's, Subway, Black Coffee, Eric Kayser, So! Coffee, Aux Merveilleux de Fred
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available after creating an account and connecting to "CONNECTION.". ATMs are aTM is located by Track 9.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 20:00, Sat: 08:00 - 19:30, Sun: 09:00 - 19:30.
Available at Lille Flandres: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lille Flandres: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lille Flandres: Accessibility available with elevator, ramp or step-free access, barrier-free toilets, services to assist disabled passengers.
Nearby hotels include Le Napoleon, Hotel Chopin, Ibis Styles Lille Centre Grand Place.
Hellemmes-Lille is 3 km from Lille city centre. Public transport options include:
Hellemmes-Lille has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Small cafe inside the station.
Free WiFi available in station. ATMs are located near the ticket office.
Ticket office support is available at Hellemmes-Lille.
Available at Hellemmes-Lille: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hellemmes-Lille: Wheelchair accessible ramps available.
Lezennes (f) is 3 km from Lille city centre. Public transport options include:
Lezennes (f) has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Lezennes (f).
ATMs are available at Lezennes (f).
Available at Lezennes (f): Parking.
Available at Lezennes (f): Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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