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909+4160
9:081h50
Lille Flandres
10:58Couillet
£181One-way
1 change
909
9:081h39
Lille Flandres
10:47Charleroi-Sud
£181One-way
0 changes
909+4581
9:081h46
Lille Flandres
10:54Charleroi-West
£181One-way
1 change
910+4161
10:081h50
Lille Flandres
11:58Couillet
£181One-way
1 change
908+4580
8:081h46
Lille Flandres
9:54Charleroi-West
£181One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Lille to Charleroi

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lille to Charleroi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £12.

Distance: 101 km

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Train	Most popular Coach
£24 Average Price	£19 Average Price Cheapest
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 22m Average total duration 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Lille to Charleroi train times

The table below shows live departures for Lille to Charleroi trains for today, Tuesday 21 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
19931+3813	12:39 Lille Flandres	2h11	14:50 Charleroi-Sud	1 change
9126+3335+4586	13:30 Lille-Europe	2h24	15:54 Charleroi-West	2 changes
9126+3335	13:30 Lille-Europe	1h58	15:28 Charleroi-Sud	1 change
19935+3814	13:54 Lille Flandres	1h56	15:50 Charleroi-Sud	1 change
19939+3815	14:54 Lille Flandres	1h56	16:50 Charleroi-Sud	1 change
9132+3337+4588	15:30 Lille-Europe	2h24	17:54 Charleroi-West	2 changes
9132+3337	15:30 Lille-Europe	1h58	17:28 Charleroi-Sud	1 change
19943+3816+4589	15:54 Lille Flandres	3h00	18:54 Charleroi-West	2 changes
19943+3816	15:54 Lille Flandres	1h56	17:50 Charleroi-Sud	1 change
19947+3817	16:54 Lille Flandres	1h56	18:50 Charleroi-Sud	1 change
9140+3339+4590	17:30 Lille-Europe	2h24	19:54 Charleroi-West	2 changes
9140+3339	17:30 Lille-Europe	1h58	19:28 Charleroi-Sud	1 change
19957+3818	17:54 Lille Flandres	1h56	19:50 Charleroi-Sud	1 change
19957+3818+4591	17:54 Lille Flandres	3h00	20:54 Charleroi-West	2 changes
19961+3819	18:57 Lille Flandres	1h53	20:50 Charleroi-Sud	1 change
19735+18133	19:09 Lille Flandres	2h04	21:13 Charleroi-Sud	1 change
18133 · 4592+19735	19:09 Lille Flandres	2h45	21:54 Charleroi-West	2 changes
19965+3820	19:57 Lille Flandres	1h53	21:50 Charleroi-Sud	1 change
9152+3342	20:31 Lille-Europe	1h57	22:28 Charleroi-Sud	1 change
19969+3821	20:54 Lille Flandres	1h56	22:50 Charleroi-Sud	1 change
19901+906+4157	6:01 Lille Flandres	1h57	7:58 Couillet	2 changes
19901+906+4578	6:01 Lille Flandres	1h53	7:54 Charleroi-West	2 changes
19901+906	6:01 Lille Flandres	1h46	7:47 Charleroi-Sud	1 change
19903+907	7:08 Lille Flandres	1h40	8:48 Charleroi-Sud	1 change
19903+907+4158	7:08 Lille Flandres	1h50	8:58 Couillet	2 changes
908+4580	8:08 Lille Flandres	1h46	9:54 Charleroi-West	1 change
908	8:08 Lille Flandres	1h39	9:47 Charleroi-Sud	0 changesdirect
908+4159	8:08 Lille Flandres	1h50	9:58 Couillet	1 change
909+4160	9:08 Lille Flandres	1h50	10:58 Couillet	1 change
909	9:08 Lille Flandres	1h39	10:47 Charleroi-Sud	0 changesdirect
909+4581	9:08 Lille Flandres	1h46	10:54 Charleroi-West	1 change
9110+4531	9:30 Lille-Europe	2h05	11:35 Charleroi-Sud	1 change
910+4161	10:08 Lille Flandres	1h50	11:58 Couillet	1 change
910	10:08 Lille Flandres	1h39	11:47 Charleroi-Sud	0 changesdirect
910+4582	10:08 Lille Flandres	1h46	11:54 Charleroi-West	1 change
912+4163	12:08 Lille Flandres	1h50	13:58 Couillet	1 change
912	12:08 Lille Flandres	1h39	13:47 Charleroi-Sud	0 changesdirect
912+4584	12:08 Lille Flandres	1h46	13:54 Charleroi-West	1 change
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Why should you book Lille to Charleroi trains with Omio?

Regional as well as Intercity, TER | SNCF, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), SNCB and more offer trains services from Lille to Charleroi.

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Why book with Omio vs Regional?

Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Regional, but also compare tickets for the likes of Intercity, TER | SNCF, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) or SNCB to find the best option for your trip from Lille to Charleroi.
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Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Intercity, TER | SNCF, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) or SNCB to find the best option for your trip from Lille to Charleroi.
Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Lille to Charleroi.

How far in advance should I book train tickets from Lille to Charleroi?

The best time to book your train from Lille to Charleroi is 4 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Lille to Charleroi route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Lille to Charleroi per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Lille to Charleroi.

Trains

from £15

Coaches

from £17

Journey information

Overview: Train from Lille to Charleroi

France

Belgium

Trains from Lille to Charleroi run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.

There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:08. The fastest train covers the 101 km distance in 1h 39m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

101 km

Average train duration

1h 45m

Cheapest ticket price

£12

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

1h 39m

First train

0:20

Last train

23:08

Cheapest Month

Feb

Cheapest Day

Sun

High Season

Apr - Jun

Low Season

Jan - Mar

Busiest Day

Mon

Least Busy Day

Thu

Best time to book

4 days

Price information

Train companies: Regional, Intercity, TER | SNCF, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), SNCB from Lille to Charleroi trainsRegional, Intercity, TER | SNCF, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), SNCB trains will get you between Lille and Charleroi from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Intercity

About

Intercity is a broad classification for express train services that connect cities over longer distances than commuter or regional trains, often with limited stops and comfortable carriages for long-distance travel. The term \InterCity\" originated with British Rail in 1966 for its electrified West Coast Main Line services.Today, \"Intercity\" or \"IC\" is a brand name used by various railway operators across Europe and other parts of the world, including PKP Intercity in Poland, Trenitalia in Italy, and services in countries like Sweden and Ukraine. These trains typically offer both Standard and First Class seating, with amenities such as power sockets and luggage space. While some Intercity services are modern and high-speed, others may use older rolling stock, with speeds generally up to 160 km/h (100 mph)."

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

1h 39m

Cheapest Price

£14

Intercity frequency

4 a day

Luggage included

2 pieces of luggage up to 30kg total

Luggage storage

Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages

Cancellation Policy

According to ticket conditions

Refund

Full refund provided

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Restaurant car with hot meals and snacks, trolley service in some trains. But do not count on the presence of a buffet car. So if having access to food and drink on the train is important to you, it’s best to bring your own refreshments onboard.

Seat reservation

Seat reservation included in ticket price for most routes

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available

Pets

Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket

Quiet zone

Learn more about Intercity

Regional

About

The term \Regional\" can refer to different train companies and services depending on the country. In Germany, \"Regionalbahn\" (RB) is a type of local passenger train that typically stops at all stations on a given line, connecting cities to their surrounding areas. Many RB trains are operated by DB Regio, a division of Deutsche Bahn, but other companies also run these services."

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

1h 39m

Cheapest Price

£17

Regional frequency

4 a day

Luggage included

Standard luggage allowance included with ticket

Luggage storage

Overhead racks and designated luggage areas

Cancellation Policy

Refunds according to ticket type and conditions

Refund

Full refund if service is canceled

Amenities on board the train

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces and accessible facilities available

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket

TER | SNCF

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

1h 39m

Cheapest Price

£12

TER | SNCF frequency

10 a day

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

1h 39m

Cheapest Price

£18

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) frequency

7 a day

SNCB

About

SNCB is Belgium’s national railway company and the country’s main train operator, offering First Class and Second Class tickets. It runs a variety of services, including Intercity trains for the fastest domestic connections, Interregio trains with more local stops, and international options such as EuroCity, Thalys, and ICE International. Thalys trains connect Belgium with France, Germany, and the Netherlands at high speed, while EuroCity and ICE International link Belgium to Germany and other European destinations. Onboard facilities typically include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and power outlets. Popular routes include Brussels to Antwerp, Brussels to Bruges, Brussels to Ghent, and Brussels to Liège.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

1h 39m

Cheapest Price

£13

SNCB frequency

7 a day

Learn more about SNCB

FAQs: Lille to Charleroi train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lille to Charleroi 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 Charleroi, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

The cost of a train ticket from Lille to Charleroi can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £12, while the average price tends to be around £24.

The train journey from Lille to Charleroi covers a distance of 101 km and takes approximately 1h 39m. Trains run 7 per day.

The train distance from Lille to Charleroi is 101 km.

The first train from Lille to Charleroi leaves at 0:20.

The last train from Lille to Charleroi departs at 23:08.

Trains from Lille to Charleroi run approximately 7 times per day.

Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Lille to Charleroi.

Yes, there is a direct train between Lille and Charleroi. The service operates 2 times per day, provided by Regional, TER | SNCF, SNCB.

To get from Lille to Charleroi, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.

There is no night train service from Lille to Charleroi.

The train station in Lille that goes to Charleroi is Lille Flandres, and it arrives at Charleroi-Sud.

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Charleroi is by train, costing approximately £12.

Booking trains from Lille to Charleroi in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.

The train journey from Lille to Charleroi offers views of the picturesque countryside of northern France and southern Belgium, with its rolling hills, farmland, and quaint villages.

Yes, a day trip from Lille to Charleroi is feasible with a travel time of 1h 39m, a distance of 101 km, and a frequency of 5 trains per day.

In Charleroi, you can enjoy the Charleroi Street Art Tour, exploring vibrant murals and urban art. Visit Rive Gauche for shopping and dining, or catch a game or concert at the Spiroudome. Relax at Parc Reine Astrid or explore the nature reserve at Les Aulniats. Discover the historical Bois du Cazier, a UNESCO site, and the Musée de la Photographie. Experience contemporary dance at Charleroi Danses and admire art at BPS22. Don't miss the stunning architecture of Saint-Christophe Church.

A visit to Charleroi typically requires 1 to 2 days to explore its main attractions such as the Photography Museum and the Bois du Cazier, while allowing time to enjoy local dining and shopping experiences.

Yes, you can take the train from Lille to Charleroi.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Lille and Charleroi

Most Lille to Charleroi trains use the Lille Flandres to Charleroi-Sud station pair, with some services arriving at Lodelinsart. Use this guide to compare Lille and Charleroi train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Lille

Arrival train stations in Charleroi

Which Lille station do trains to Charleroi leave from?

Trains from Lille to Charleroi leave from Lille Flandres. The station is 1 km from Lille city centre at Place des Buisses 59000 Lille, France.

Lille FlandresPlace des Buisses 59000 Lille, France+33 184943635 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Lille Flandres from Lille city centre

BusL5, 14 · 4m · £2 · every ~33 min

SubwayM1 · 3m · £2 · every ~28 min

Lille Flandres train station facilities and services

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 and drink

Food options include: Chopsticks & Co, McDonald's, Subway, Black Coffee, Eric Kayser, So! Coffee, Aux Merveilleux de Fred

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available after creating an account and connecting to "CONNECTION.". ATMs are aTM is located by Track 9.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 20:00, Sat: 08:00 - 19:30, Sun: 09:00 - 19:30.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Lille Flandres: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Lille Flandres: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Lille Flandres: Accessibility available with elevator, ramp or step-free access, barrier-free toilets, services to assist disabled passengers.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Le Napoleon, Hotel Chopin, Ibis Styles Lille Centre Grand Place.

More about Lille Flandres

Lille-Europe1 Place François Mitterrand, 59777 Euralille, France+33 892353535 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Lille-Europe from Lille city centre

Lille-Europe is 1 km from Lille city centre. Public transport options include:

BusL5 · 5m · £2 · every ~19 min

L5, N1 · 7m · £2 · every ~20 min

Lille-Europe train station facilities and services

Lille-Europe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.