Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Poperinge

The drive from Charleroi to Poperinge

The route covers 162 km (101 miles) and typically takes 1 h 48 m. It runs from the Walloon south of Belgium across to the far west of Flanders, close to the French border. Poperinge is not one of our most frequently booked destinations, but we arrange it on request just like any other route. Allow some extra time if you travel at weekday rush hour, when traffic around Brussels and on the busy motorways of West Flanders can slow things down. Your driver monitors the journey, so you can simply sit back after landing.

Choosing the right vehicle

For solo travellers, couples and small families, a private taxi is the natural choice, with versions for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. If you travel with more luggage or a bigger party, the private minibus options start at 8 seats and go up in steps of eight (16, 24, 32, 40, 48 and 56) to a 64-seat coach-size minibus. This is useful for tour groups, school trips, sports teams or visitors to the Flanders Fields battlefield sites. Tell us your passenger and luggage numbers when booking and we will match the vehicle to them.

About Poperinge

Poperinge is a small town in West Flanders, a few kilometres from Ypres and the French border. It is known as the centre of Belgian hop growing, and the surrounding fields shape both the landscape and the local beer culture. During the First World War the town was an important rest area behind the front line, and many visitors come today to see the war heritage in the region. The Grote Markt and the town centre are compact and pleasant to explore on foot.

Where to stay in Poperinge

Poperinge has a handful of long-established places to stay, many of them close to the Grote Markt:

• Talbot House: the historic wartime rest house, now a museum that also offers guest accommodation.
• Hotel Recour: a traditional hotel in the town centre.
• Hotel Amfora: a well-known hotel on the main square.

Give your driver the exact address of your accommodation when you book, so the drop-off is smooth.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits for you at the Starbucks inside Brussels South Charleroi Airport, holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage.