Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Soignies

The drive from CRL to Soignies

The route covers 38 km (24 miles) and usually takes around 31 minutes. Soignies is a route we drive only occasionally, but it is a simple run through the Hainaut countryside. Allow some extra time during the weekday morning and late-afternoon rush hours, or in poor weather, especially if you have a train, a meeting or a check-in slot at the other end.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits 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, so you can go straight there after baggage reclaim.

Choosing the right vehicle

The vehicle size depends on how many people and how much luggage you have:

• Private Taxi (1-3 or 1-4 passengers): suits solo travellers, couples, families and small business groups.
• Private Minibus 8 Seats: a good choice when you have several suitcases or a group of five to eight.
• Private Minibus 16 to 64 Seats: available in steps of eight seats (16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 and 64). These suit tour groups, wedding parties, sports teams and company events.

When you book, give the real number of passengers and bags so the right vehicle is sent.

Soignies as a destination

Soignies is a town in the province of Hainaut, between Mons and Brussels. It is best known for its blue stone (petit granit), which has been quarried in the area for centuries and is still part of the town's identity. The Collegiate Church of Saint Vincent, a Romanesque building in the centre, is a notable landmark. The town is quiet and mostly residential, so a door-to-door transfer is often easier than piecing together local connections, particularly with luggage.

Planning your pick-up or drop-off

Give the driver the full street address in Soignies when you book, so the car can take you directly to the door. For the journey back to CRL, plan to leave with a comfortable margin before check-in closes, since the 31-minute drive time is a typical figure and not a guarantee. Rush-hour traffic or roadworks can add delay.