There are 4 ways to get from Charleroi to Vimy by train, car, or train (TGV)
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Train
best- Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille FlandresIc
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to LensTer
3h 55m€18–32Drive 147.6 km
- Drive from Charleroi to Vimy147.6 km
1h 32m€23–33Train via Lille
- Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille FlandresIc
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to LensTer
4h 1m€19–33Train via Arras
- Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille FlandresIc
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to ArrasTer
4h 11m€25–36
Charleroi to Vimy by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charleroi to Vimy is to train which costs €18 - €35 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Charleroi to Vimy is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct train from Charleroi to Vimy. However, there are services departing from Charleroi-Central and arriving at Vimy via Lille Flandres and Arras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Charleroi and Vimy is 159 km. The road distance is 147.6 km.
The best way to get from Charleroi to Vimy without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs €18 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Charleroi to Vimy, including transfers.
Charleroi to Vimy train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Charleroi-Central station.
Charleroi to Vimy train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charleroi to Vimy is 148 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Charleroi to Vimy.
There are 944+ hotels available in Vimy.
What companies run services between Charleroi, Belgium and Vimy, France?
You can take a train from Charleroi-Central to VIMY - Mairie via Lille Flandres, Lens, and LENS - Gares - Quai 08 in around 3h 55m.
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- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €11–17
- 1st Class
- €17–25
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 Lille Flandres to Lens
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €6–10
- Rail 1st Class
- €10–14
Train from Lille Flandres to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Flandres to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–14
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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