Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Auvelais

The drive from CRL to Auvelais

Auvelais lies 19 km (12 miles) from Charleroi Airport, and the typical driving time is 18 minutes. This is a less frequently booked route, but it is available on request like any other, so you simply reserve it and your driver is arranged. The journey is short and mostly on regional roads. Allow some extra time during weekday rush hours, when traffic around Charleroi and along the Sambre valley slows down, and in poor winter weather.

Choosing the right vehicle

For solo travellers, couples and small families, a private taxi is the natural choice, with options for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. If you travel with a lot of luggage, pick the larger taxi category. For groups, private minibuses are available with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 or 64 seats, so a school trip, a sports team or a company event can be matched to the right vehicle size.

About Auvelais

Auvelais is a town in the province of Namur, in Wallonia, and part of the municipality of Sambreville. It sits on the River Sambre between Charleroi and Namur and has a railway station on the line linking the two cities. It is mainly a residential and industrial area with a long glassmaking and industrial history, so it is more a practical base than a tourist destination.

Where to stay near Auvelais

Auvelais itself has only a limited choice of accommodation, so many visitors stay in the nearby city of Namur, roughly a short drive upstream along the Sambre. Well-established options there include:

• Hôtel Château de Namur, a hotel set in a historic building near the Citadel
• Les Tanneurs de Namur, a hotel in the old town
• Grand Hôtel de Flandre, located close to Namur railway station

Tell us the address when booking and the driver will take you straight to the door.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Starbucks holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find after you have collected your luggage.

Public transport connection

TEC bus A to Charleroi-Sud, then regional train to Auvelais, 1 change required, approx. 60–80 minutes total. Waiting times at the station can vary, so a private transfer is usually the simpler and more predictable option, especially with luggage.