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Fastest Journey
2 h 41 m
Average
2 h 42 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
230 km
It's difficult to get from Paris to Charleroi without changing at least once.
Distance | 142 miles | |
Average train duration | 2 h 31 min | |
Average train ticket price | £103 (€117) | |
Train frequency | 15 a day | |
Direct train | No | |
Train providers | SNCB, SNCF | TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Thalys, SNCB | IC or SNCF | TER |
Trains from Paris to Charleroi cover the 142 miles long journey taking on average 2 h 31 min with our travel partners like SNCB, SNCF | TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Thalys, SNCB | IC or SNCF | TER. Normally, there are 15 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around £103, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £90. Travellers depart most frequently from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive in Charleroi-Sud.
Find the best trains between Paris and Charleroi with Omio's travel partners SNCB and Thalys from £90. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.
SNCB is Belgium's main train company and offers First class or Second class tickets for your train from Paris to Charleroi.
One of the best ways to travel from Paris to Charleroi is by taking a train with SNCB. Omio helps you find the ideal SNCB train from Paris to Charleroi by showing you SNCB current train timetables, the train tickets on offer (including amenities offered onboard and travel information like luggage policy) and the best prices for this Paris to Charleroi trip. You can expect to travel 142 miles (229 km) from Paris to Charleroi on a train with SNCB. If you are using the Omio app to search for trains to Charleroi from Paris, you can check straight away if the SNCB ticket is a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to go paperless when travelling without needing to purchase tickets in person at the train station. Once you’ve found that perfect train, book your SNCB train ticket on Omio quickly and easily, then enjoy your upcoming trip from Paris to Charleroi!
Thalys is a French-Belgian high-speed train company that connects the main capital cities. For your next train to Charleroi from Paris with Thalys, you can choose from these different ticket fares: Standard Mini, Standard, Comfort and Premium.
Omio helps you find the perfect Paris - Charleroi train with Thalys. Whether you are searching for the fastest, earliest or cheapest train to Charleroi from Paris, Omio shows you Thalys current train timetables, tickets, prices and other travel information (such as baggage allowance and amenities onboard) to help you find the best train ticket for your upcoming Paris to Charleroi trip. You can expect to travel around 142 miles (229 km) between Paris and Charleroi on a train with Thalys. Once you are ready, buy your one-way Thalys tickets from Paris to Charleroi starting as low as £90 if you book in advance. If you use the Omio app to book your ticket, you can check straight away to see if it's a mobile ticket so that you can go paperless when travelling by train instead of purchasing tickets at the train station in person. So, book your tickets with ease and comfort online and enjoy a smooth journey with Thalys!
Thalys from Paris to Charleroi train information:
Travel between Paris, France and Charleroi, Belgium by train is: Fully open.
International entry status: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of France
Conditions of entry:
All travellers in Belgium must observe these coronavirus safety measures:
The information above was last checked on 28/07/2022. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Charleroi from Paris as this information can change.
The restriction level for your return train to Paris, France from Charleroi is: Fully open.
International entry is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Belgium
Conditions of reentry:
The government of France has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
Last checked on 07/08/2022. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Paris from Charleroi closer to your date of departure here.
When taking the train between Paris and Charleroi, you can choose to depart from train stations like Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare du Nord and Paris Gare de l'Est. Your trip can end in train stations such as Charleroi-Sud, Charleroi-Ouest and Charleroi, Marchienne-Au-Pont Est.
Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive in Charleroi-Sud.
Passengers board their train most frequently from Paris Gare de Lyon and travel around 1.9 miles (3.1 km) from the city centre to this train station.
Passengers travelling this route most often arrive at Charleroi-Sud and need to travel approximately 1.2 miles (2 km) from the train station to the city centre in Charleroi.
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