Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Saint-Nicolas, Brussels

The Drive from CRL to Saint-Nicolas

The transfer covers 59 km (37 miles) and usually takes about 55 minutes. The last stretch runs into the centre of Brussels, so traffic is the main thing that changes the timing. On weekday mornings and late afternoons, allow some extra time, especially if you have a train, a meeting or a hotel check-in waiting. Bad weather can also slow the approach to the city. This route is booked less often than some others, but it is available on request like any other.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at the Starbucks in Brussels South Charleroi Airport, holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage. Walk over, look for your name, and the driver takes it from there.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

For small parties, a private taxi is available in two versions, one for 1-3 passengers and one for 1-4 passengers. Groups of up to 8 can book a private minibus with 8 seats. For bigger parties the fleet continues with minibuses of 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 and 64 seats. Pick the size that matches your passenger count and the luggage you are bringing, and the transfer runs door to door without any changes.

Saint-Nicolas and Where to Stay

Saint-Nicolas (Sint-Niklaas) is part of the historic centre of Brussels, near the Bourse and the Grand-Place. The area is known for its narrow streets, cafés and restaurants, and most of the main sights can be reached on foot. Cars are restricted in parts of the old centre, so your driver may drop you at the closest accessible point. It helps to have your hotel address ready.

I am not able to name accommodations in Saint-Nicolas itself with certainty, so here are two well-known hotels in the neighbouring city centre of Brussels:

• Hotel Amigo, a long-established luxury hotel right beside the Grand-Place.
• Hotel Métropole, a historic hotel on Place de Brouckère that dates back to the 19th century.