There are 5 ways to get from Châtelet to Gare de Lyon by train (Eurostar), car, train, or plane
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 Brussels
best- Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris NordThalys
3h 13m€60–164Drive 289.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Châtelet to Gare de Lyon289.8 km
2h 57m€45–65Train, fly
- Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Bruxelles-Midi
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BRU - CDG
5h 25m€106–300Train
- Take the train from Charleroi-Central to MonsIc / ...
- Take the train from Mons to Paris NordOtc
4h 27m€108–134Train #2
- Take the train from Charleroi-Central to MaubeugeS63 / ...
- Take the train from Maubeuge to Paris NordTer
5h 26m€45–99
Châtelet to Gare de Lyon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Châtelet to Gare de Lyon is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Châtelet to Gare de Lyon is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct train from Châtelet to Gare de Lyon. However, there are services departing from Châtelet and arriving at Paris Gare de Lyon via Charleroi-Central, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Châtelet and Gare de Lyon is 375 km. The road distance is 289.8 km.
The best way to get from Châtelet to Gare de Lyon without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 13m and costs €60 - €170.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Châtelet to Gare de Lyon, including transfers.
Châtelet to Gare de Lyon train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Charleroi-Central station.
Châtelet to Gare de Lyon train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Châtelet to Gare de Lyon is 290 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Châtelet to Gare de Lyon.
There are 23000+ hotels available in Gare de Lyon.
What companies run services between Châtelet, Belgium and Gare de Lyon, France?
You can take a train from Châtelet to Paris Gare de Lyon via Charleroi-Central, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Paris Nord in around 3h 13m.
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- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150–500
Flights from Brussels Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €110–230
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €110–440
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Charleroi-Central to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €7–10
- 1st Class
- €10–16
Train from Charleroi-Central to Mons
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €5–9
- 1st Class
- €9–13
Train from Mons to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €100–120
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Charleroi-Central to Maubeuge
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–150
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–120
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €50–75
- Rail 1st Class
- €80–120
Train from Maubeuge to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €35–55
- Rail 1st Class
- €55–85
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