Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Rixensart

The drive from Charleroi Airport to Rixensart

The route covers 34 km (21 miles) and normally takes about 38 minutes. The journey runs north from Charleroi toward Walloon Brabant, mostly on motorways. Morning and late-afternoon rush hours, especially on roads around Brussels and Wavre, can add extra minutes. If you have an early meeting or a fixed check-in, build in a small buffer. Rixensart is an occasionally booked route, so your driver will have your trip planned in advance.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at the Starbucks in the arrivals area, holding a personalised sign with your name. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage. Just walk toward the café and look for your name.

Choosing the right vehicle

For couples, families and small groups, a Private Taxi is available for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. If you travel with more people or a lot of luggage, a Private Minibus with 8 seats is the next step. For bigger parties such as school trips, wedding guests or company groups, we also offer minibuses with 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 or 64 seats. Tell us your group size when booking, and we will assign the vehicle that fits.

About Rixensart

Rixensart is a residential municipality in Walloon Brabant, southeast of Brussels. It is known for its green surroundings, the Château de Rixensart and the lakeside area of Genval, which belongs to the municipality. Many visitors come for business at the companies in the region or to visit family, and others stay for the quiet setting close to the capital.

Where to stay in and around Rixensart

• Château du Lac in Genval (part of Rixensart): a long-established hotel and conference venue beside Lac de Genval.
• Dolce La Hulpe Brussels in neighbouring La Hulpe: a large hotel set in a wooded estate, popular for seminars and longer stays.

Give your driver the exact hotel or street address in advance, so the drop-off goes smoothly.