Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Braine-l’Alleud

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Starbucks inside Brussels South Charleroi Airport, holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find after you collect your luggage, so you can go straight there and meet your driver.

The Drive to Braine-l’Alleud

The journey from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Braine-l’Alleud covers 40 km (25 miles) and typically takes around 30 minutes. It is a straightforward run north through Walloon Brabant, and a private transfer takes you directly to your address without any changes or waiting around. Because this is an occasionally booked route, we recommend reserving in advance so your vehicle is arranged for your arrival time.

Traffic can slow things down at peak commuting hours and in poor weather, so if you have a fixed appointment or a tight schedule, allow some extra time on top of the usual 30 minutes.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

The vehicle depends on how many people are travelling and how much luggage you have:

• Private Taxi for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers, suited to individual travellers, couples and small families.
• Private Minibus with 8 or 16 seats for friends, extended families and business groups with extra luggage.
• Private Minibus with 24 to 64 seats for tour parties, school trips, wedding guests and corporate events.

If you are unsure which option fits, choose the next size up when you have bulky luggage such as golf bags, prams or sports equipment.

About Braine-l’Alleud

Braine-l’Alleud is a municipality in the province of Walloon Brabant, south of Brussels. It is best known for its location near the Waterloo battlefield. The Lion’s Mound, which marks the site of the 1815 battle, lies within its territory. The town combines residential neighbourhoods with shopping streets and green areas, and it is a convenient base for visiting both Brussels and the Waterloo sites.