Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Marcq-en-Barœul

Meeting Point at Charleroi Airport

Your driver waits at Starbucks with a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage, so you can meet him without searching the terminal.

The Drive to Marcq-en-Barœul

The route covers 122 km (76 miles) and typically takes 1 h 22 m. It leads from Charleroi across the Belgian-French border into the Lille area. Allow extra time if you travel during the morning or evening rush hours, when traffic around Lille tends to be heavier. Since you cross an international border, keep your passport or ID card within reach in your hand luggage rather than in a suitcase.

This is a less frequently booked route, but it is available on request like any other, so a driver can be arranged for your arrival.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

• Private Taxi: options for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers, suited to solo travellers, couples, and families.
• Private Minibus 8 Seats: a good choice for groups of up to 8 with luggage.
• Minibuses with 16 to 64 seats: available in steps of 8 seats (16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 and 64) for tour groups, teams, school trips, and company events.

Pick the vehicle by the number of people and the amount of luggage you bring, and you will have room to travel comfortably for the whole 1 h 22 m.

Marcq-en-Barœul and Where to Stay

Marcq-en-Barœul is a residential commune in the Nord department, forming part of the Lille metropolitan area and bordering Lille itself. It is known for its green, suburban character and its racecourse, and it is a convenient base for reaching both Lille and the neighbouring towns of Roubaix and Tourcoing.

Accommodation is concentrated in nearby Lille, just a short ride from Marcq-en-Barœul. Well-known hotels there include the Carlton Lille, the Grand Hôtel Bellevue on the Place du Théâtre, and the Hôtel Barrière Lille. Give your driver the exact address when you book, whether it is a hotel in Lille or a private address in Marcq-en-Barœul, so the drop-off goes smoothly.