Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Marcinelle

The drive from CRL to Marcinelle

Marcinelle lies 12 km (8 miles) from Charleroi Airport, and the trip usually takes about 12 minutes by road. It is a short hop, so most travellers are at their door soon after leaving the terminal. This is a less frequently booked route, but it is available on request like any other transfer. Morning and late-afternoon rush hours around Charleroi can slow traffic, so if you have an appointment or a connection to make, allow a little extra time on top of the usual journey.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Starbucks inside the airport with a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage, so you can walk straight there without searching around the terminal.

Choosing the right vehicle

For solo travellers, couples and small families, a private taxi is the natural choice, with options for up to 3 or up to 4 passengers. If you travel with more people or a lot of luggage, private minibuses start at 8 seats and go up in steps through 16, 24, 32, 40, 48 and 56 seats to a 64-seat coach-size minibus. Pick the size that matches your party, and add a margin if you carry bulky bags, sports gear or instruments.

About Marcinelle

Marcinelle is a district of Charleroi in the Walloon province of Hainaut. It is best known for the Bois du Cazier, a former coal mine and the site of the 1956 mining disaster. Today the site is a memorial and museum, and it forms part of the UNESCO-listed Major Mining Sites of Wallonia. Beyond that, Marcinelle is mostly a residential and local-business area, so it is worth confirming your exact street address before you travel. This helps the driver go directly to the right door.