Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Charleville-Mézières

The Drive from Brussels Airport to Charleville-Mézières

The route covers 176 km (110 miles) and typically takes 2 h 10 m. It leads south from Zaventem through Wallonia and across the border into the French Ardennes. This is a less frequently booked route, but it is available on request just like any other, so a transfer can be arranged for your arrival date and time.

Allow extra time if you travel during the morning or evening rush hour around Brussels, as traffic on the ring road can slow the start of the journey. Bad weather in the Ardennes in winter can also add some minutes. Because you cross an international border, keep your passport or ID card within easy reach.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

A Private Taxi suits solo travellers, couples and families of up to four passengers with normal luggage. For slightly larger parties, the 8-seat minibus gives everyone more room for bags.

• 16 and 24 seats: good for business delegations, sports teams or extended families.
• 32, 40 and 48 seats: suited to tour groups, school trips and large event parties travelling together.

Everyone in your group rides in one vehicle, so no one has to organise separate connections after landing.

About Charleville-Mézières

Charleville-Mézières is the administrative capital of the Ardennes department, set in a loop of the River Meuse. Its centrepiece is the Place Ducale, a large arcaded square from the early 17th century, often compared with the Place des Vosges in Paris. The poet Arthur Rimbaud was born here, and the town is also known for its international puppet festival, held every two years. It is a calm, walkable place and a convenient base for exploring the forests and valleys of the Ardennes.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House with a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage, so you can meet your driver without any searching.