There are 5 ways to get from Charleroi to Cherbourg by train (Eurostar), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
- Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourgtrain
6h 14m€121–316Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Lille Boulevard de Turinbus
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Caen to Cherbourgtrain Ter
11h 35m€68–123Drive 565.3 km
- Drive from Charleroi to Cherbourgcar 565.3 km
5h 35m€91–131Train
- Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Rouen Rive Droitetrain Ter
- Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Caentrain Ter
- Take the train from Caen to Cherbourgtrain Ter
9h 24m€109–195Train, bus
- Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Brussels South to Caenbus
- Take the train from Caen to Cherbourgtrain Ter
12h 55m€77–130
Charleroi to Cherbourg by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Charleroi to Cherbourg is to bus and train which costs €65 - €130 and takes 11h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Charleroi to Cherbourg is to drive which takes 5h 35m and costs €90 - €130.
No, there is no direct train from Charleroi to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Charleroi-Central and arriving at Cherbourg via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Charleroi and Cherbourg is 735 km. The road distance is 565.3 km.
The best way to get from Charleroi to Cherbourg without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 14m and costs €120 - €320.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Charleroi to Cherbourg, including transfers.
Charleroi to Cherbourg train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Charleroi-Central station.
Charleroi to Cherbourg train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charleroi to Cherbourg is 565 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Charleroi to Cherbourg.
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What companies run services between Charleroi, Belgium and Cherbourg, Normandy, France?
You can take a train from Charleroi-Central to Cherbourg via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 6h 14m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Charleroi-Central to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Charleroi-Central to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €110–190
- Website
- Eurostar
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Rouen Rive Droite
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rouen Rive Droite to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +352 50 55 62 63 10
- info@flibco.com
- Website
- Flibco
Bus from Charleroi Airport to Lille Boulevard de Turin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Flibco
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brussels South to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Flixbus
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