Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Calais

Meeting Point

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

The Drive from Charleroi to Calais

The route covers 225 km (140 miles) and typically takes 2 h 24 m. It crosses from Belgium into northern France, passing the Lille area before heading to the Channel coast. Allow extra time around Lille at rush hour and on busy holiday weekends, especially if you need to reach the ferry port or the Eurotunnel terminal at a fixed check-in time. This is a less frequently booked route, but it is available on request like any other, and the driver follows the same door-to-door approach.

Which Vehicle Suits Your Group

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 more people or a lot of luggage, private minibuses are available with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 or 64 seats. Tour groups, school trips and sports teams heading to the ferry can be accommodated without difficulty. Mention your passenger and bag count when you book so the right vehicle is assigned.

Calais and Where to Stay

Calais is France's main ferry port for the crossing to Dover, and the Channel Tunnel terminal lies just outside town at Coquelles. The city is also known for its lace-making tradition, Rodin's sculpture The Burghers of Calais in front of the town hall, and a long sandy beach on the Opal Coast. If you want to stay overnight before a morning crossing, these are two long-established options:

• Hôtel Meurice, a historic hotel in the town centre on rue Royale.
• Le Grand Hôtel Calais, a traditional hotel in the centre, close to the theatre and the main shopping streets.

Share your hotel name or ferry terminal with the driver in advance so the drop-off point is clear.