There are 6 ways to get from Paris to Rance by train, bus, 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 Aulnoye-Aymeries
best- Take the train from Paris Nord to Aulnoye Aymeriestrain Ter / ...
3h 5m€43–86Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Charleroi Gare Centralebus 820
6h 29m€25–42Drive 228.4 km
- Drive from Paris to Rancecar 228.4 km
3h 7m€35–51Train, bus via Brussels
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Charleroi-Centraltrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from CHARLEROI Gare Centrale - Quai 03 to RANCE Place Communalebus
4h 10m€63–176Train
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Erquelinnestrain Otc
4h 45m€44–87Train, bus
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Aulnoye Aymeriestrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Maubeuge to Charleroi-Centraltrain Ter
- Take the bus from CHARLEROI Gare Centrale - Quai 03 to RANCE Place Communalebus
5h 20m€46–94
Paris to Rance by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Rance is to bus which costs €25 - €45 and takes 6h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Paris to Rance is to train via Aulnoye-Aymeries which takes 3h 5m and costs €40 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Paris to Rance. However, there are services departing from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arriving at RANCE Place Communale via CHARLEROI Gare Centrale - Quai 03. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Paris to Rance. However, there are services departing from Paris Nord and arriving at Jeumont via Aulnoye Aymeries. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Paris and Rance is 265 km. The road distance is 228.4 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Rance without a car is to bus which takes 6h 29m and costs €25 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Paris to Rance, including transfers.
Paris to Rance bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
Paris to Rance train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Paris Nord station.
The best way to get from Paris to Rance is to train via Aulnoye-Aymeries which takes 3h 5m and costs €40 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 6h 29m.
What companies run services between Paris, France and Rance, Belgium?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Paris Nord to Aulnoye Aymeries hourly. Tickets cost €35–75 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Charleroi Gare Centrale twice daily. Tickets cost €23–40 and the journey takes 4h 50m.
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 Paris Nord to Aulnoye Aymeries
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Nord to Aulnoye Aymeries
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Maubeuge to Charleroi-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €90–160
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Charleroi-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Paris Nord to Erquelinnes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Maubeuge to Charleroi-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Charleroi Gare Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 081 322711
- Website
- Transport En Commun (TEC)
Bus from CHARLEROI Gare Centrale - Quai 03 to RANCE Place Communale
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Transport En Commun (TEC)
Bus from CHARLEROI Gare Centrale - Quai 03 to RANCE Place Communale
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Transport En Commun (TEC)
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More Questions & Answers
Paris to Rance bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Charleroi Gare Centrale station.
Paris to Rance train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Aulnoye Aymeries station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Rance is 228 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Paris to Rance.
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