Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Royal Hotel, Brussels

The drive from Charleroi Airport to Brussels

The route covers 65 km (41 miles) and typically takes about 50 minutes. Most of the journey is on the motorway north from Charleroi towards the Belgian capital, so the last stretch through the city is usually the slowest part. Weekday mornings and late afternoons bring heavy traffic around Brussels, so add some buffer if you have a fixed check-in, a meeting or an onward connection. This is a less frequently booked route, but it is available on request just like any other, and the driver tracks your arrival so you are not left waiting.

Choosing the right vehicle

For solo travellers, couples and small families, a private taxi is the simplest choice: one version seats 1-3 passengers, another seats 1-4. Groups with more people or more luggage can move up to a private minibus. Options start at 8 seats and go up in steps of eight to 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 and 64 seats. That range suits tour parties, school trips, wedding guests and corporate delegations. When you book, give the real number of passengers and the amount of luggage, so the vehicle has enough space for suitcases as well as people.

Royal Hotel and where to stay in Brussels

Several hotels in Belgium carry the name Royal Hotel, so check the exact address in your booking confirmation and give it when you reserve your transfer. That way the driver goes straight to the right entrance. Brussels itself has long-established hotels if you are comparing options or planning a few nights in the city. Well-known examples include Hotel Metropole, a historic grand hotel near Place de Brouckère that has operated since the 19th century, Hotel Amigo, close to the Grand Place, and Le Plaza Brussels, a classic hotel on Boulevard Adolphe Max. All three are in the city centre, within reach of the main sights, shops and restaurants.

Meeting Point

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 head there directly.