The average train between Lens and Charleroi takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Lens to Charleroi. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Lens and Charleroi. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lens is at 7:10 PM which arrives into Charleroi at 9:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lens to Charleroi. However, there are services departing from Lens station and arriving at Charleroi station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Lens to Charleroi train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lens station.
Lens to Charleroi train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Charleroi-Central station.
The distance between Lens and Charleroi is 114.5 km. The road distance is 151 km.
You can take a train from Lens to Charleroi-Central via Lille Flandres and Lille Flandres in around 3h 5m.