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How to get from Brussels Charleroi Airport independently?
It is possible to get from Belgian International Airport (Charleroi) to Brussels by bus (a complex route with a change to the train) and by taxi. You can also rent a car without a driver. The bus, a.k.a Group shuttle Airport-Brussels, is en route for 55 minutes, and the cost of a trip is 14 euro. By train, you can get there in 2 hours 47 minutes including stops and changes, and a ticket costs 15,5 euro. A taxi or an individual transfer will take you there in 50 minutes for 94 euro. The distance between Charleroi and Brussels is 46 km.
Tickets on the bus to Brussels are sold not for particular time but for the date of departure and are valid until 4 am of the next day. On its way, the train from Charleroi goes via all the bus stations of Brussels: Nord, Central, and Midi. A ticket bus + train is combined and is valid for the whole day. No mode of public transport runs after midnight: if you arrive at night, you can get to Brussels only by taxi or transfer.
Order a transfer from Charleroi Airport
Brussels: impossible to resist
Tourists from all over the world come to Brussels not only for tasty chocolate — the city's unique architecture attracts them even more. Thus, the symbol of Belgian capital is the 96-meter Town Hall with the statue of the Archangel Michael on the top. This gothic building fascinates with the abundance of carved columns, stained glass windows, and sculptures of the dukes of Brabant. After enjoying the view of the Town Hall, it is recommended to take a walk to the The 50 Year Park (Cinquantenaire). On the territory of the park, there are the Auto World Museum and the Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and Military History. In the square of Grand Place, the biggest attention is always paid to the King's House — a city museum, where every visitor may learn more about the Belgian art. A visit to Brussels can not go without the chocolate. In order to learn the history of its creation, watch the process of the production, and even taste it, visit the Museum of Cocoa and Chocolate.
Train from Charleroi to Brussels
from €15,5
1 h
~2 h
Ind.tourist
It is not possible to get from Charleroi Airport to Brussels by train without stops – this is a complex route. That's why, you should take TEC bus (line A) at the airport, which will take you to Charleroi Sud station. The duration of a trip is 17 minutes, and its cost is 15,5 euro. Tickets can be bought online on the website of the Belgian Rail or at the ticket machine at the bus stop opposite the airport exit №2. At Charleroi Sud station, you need to take a train to Brussels. It is en route for 1,5 hours. The ticket is valid for both bus and train trips.
Train from the airport to Brussels:
TEC Bus (line А) with a change to the train to Brussels
Timetable:
Bus: from 05:23 to 23:23 Train: from 05:47 to 22:24
Route:
The airport – Charleroi Sud station – Brussels Centraal bus station
Travel time:
1 h 47 min (17 min — a bus trip, 1,5 h — a train trip)
Waiting time:
1 h (30 min — for a bus, 30 min — for a train)
Comfort level:
Average: many trips a day, baggage shelf, no space for large luggage
Cost:
15,5 euro (the combined ticket on a train and a bus)
Clients:
Families without children; young tourists; travellers without large luggage; those arriving during a day
How to find the train station at Brussels Airport:
The bus stop is to the left of the airport exit. The train departs from the bus station, where the bus arrives to.
Bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels
From €14
30 min
55 min
Couple
The bus from the airport to Brussels is Brussels City Shuttle, which runs every day from the morning to the midnight. The duration of a trip is 55 minutes. The cost of a ticket depends on the place of its purchase: 14 euro when buying online, 17 euro - at the ticket office or at the ticket machine. A ticket office and machines are located to the left of the shuttle departure station.
Bus from the airport to Brussels:
Brussels City Shuttle bus
Timetable:
From 07:50 to 23:59
Route:
Charleroi Airport – Brussels Midi bus station
Travel time:
55 min
Waiting time:
30 min
Comfort level:
Average: a lot of space, comfortable seats, baggage shelf, no place for large baggage
Cost:
When bought online — 14 euro, at a ticket office/machine — 17 euro
Clients:
Tourists without small children; young tourists; those arriving at night; travellers without large luggage
How to find the bus stop at Brussels Charleroi Airport:
The stop is at the exit №4 (stops 1-5).
Taxi from Brussels Charleroi Airport. Transfer
€94
5 min
50 min
Family
For those who are travelling with large baggage, small children, who are in hurry and want to get to Brussels with maximum comfort, it makes sense to book an individual transfer or taxi from Brussels Airport. The car will get you to the city in 50 minutes; a trip in an economy class car will cost 94 euro, and a trip on a minibus for 7 passengers - 137 euro.
Timetable:
24h
Route:
To your hotel in Brussels or to another address
Travel time:
50min
Waiting time:
Taxis are allocated in the order, and waiting time is 10-15 minutes. A driver of the transfer booked in advance will be waiting for you at the exit from the arrivals area with a name sign in his hands
Comfort level:
Taxi on the spot: a ride without travel companions and stops. An individual transfer: a wide range of car classes, child seats, possibility to prepay a transfer by card, help with baggage, a fixed cost of a trip.
Cost:
From 94 euro for an economy class car, from 137 euro for a minibus for 7 passengers
Clients:
Families with small children; a company of tourists; elderly tourists; travellers with large luggage; tourists visiting Brussels for the first time; those arriving at night
How to find the taxi rank at Brussels Airport:
The taxi rank is at the terminal exit.
Car rental in Brussels
from €34
from 1 day
from 1 year
To rent a car without a driver to get from Brussels Airport to the city center, you’ll need an IDL, a passport, and a credit card. A deposit of €600–1100 is charged. Basic insurance is included in the price of car rental per day. The quality of the roads is very good in Brussels, and drivers obey the traffic rules. Fines for traffic violation are high. You can rent a car at Brussels Airport.
How to get from the airport to Brussels?
It is possible to get from the airport to Brussels by public transport or taxi. Public transport is suitable for travellers with hand luggage, arriving during the day. An individual transfer will be a good option for tourists with children or with large luggage. And for a big company, it is not only convenient but also advantageous: a trip for one person in a group will cost as much as on public transport.