Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Church of Saint Catherine, Brussels

The Drive from CRL to Central Brussels

The route covers 65 km (41 miles) and typically takes around 53 minutes. The road leads north from Charleroi towards the Brussels ring and then into the old centre. Morning and late-afternoon rush hours on the approach to the capital can add time, so allow a buffer if you have a train, a tour or a dinner reservation soon after arrival. The last stretch runs through the busy central streets, where traffic and pedestrian zones can slow things down a little.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at the Starbucks with a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage and walked into the arrivals area.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

For couples, solo travellers and small families, a private taxi is the simplest choice: one version seats up to 3 passengers, another up to 4. If you travel with more people or a lot of luggage, the private minibus range starts at 8 seats and goes up to 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 and 64 seats. That makes the transfer suitable for wedding parties, school trips, choirs or tour groups heading to the church area. Tell us your group size and luggage when you book, and we will match the vehicle to it.

About the Church of Saint Catherine

The Church of Saint Catherine (Sainte-Catherine / Sint-Katelijne) stands on the square of the same name in the historic heart of Brussels. This is the area of the old fish and shellfish market, and many visitors come for the seafood restaurants and the relaxed atmosphere around the square. The neighbourhood is close to the Grand Place and the Bourse. The streets around it are busy and partly restricted, so your driver may stop at the nearest practical point and you walk the final few minutes.

Where to Stay Nearby

The Church of Saint Catherine lies in central Brussels, and several long-established hotels are within walking distance. Hotel Métropole, on Place de Brouckère, is a grand 19th-century hotel and the only one of its kind still operating in the city centre. Hotel Amigo, close to the Grand Place, is a well-known address in the old town. Radisson Blu Royal Hotel is another established option in the same central district. If your hotel is on a pedestrianised street, give the driver the exact address in advance so the drop-off point can be planned.