Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Tournai

The drive from Charleroi Airport to Tournai

The route covers 97 km (60 miles) and typically takes 1 h 3 m. It runs west across Hainaut towards the French border, so the transfer is a single, straightforward ride with no need to change in Brussels or Mons. Tournai is an occasionally booked destination, which makes a pre-arranged private ride the simplest option. Allow some extra time at rush hour on weekdays, and in bad weather, when traffic around Charleroi and on the motorways can be slower than usual.

Meeting Point

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

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. For bigger groups there are private minibuses with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 or 64 seats, so school trips, sports teams, wedding parties and company outings are all covered. Pick the size by head count, and remember that luggage takes space too.

Tournai in brief

Tournai is one of the oldest cities in Belgium, set on the river Scheldt (Escaut). Its Cathedral of Notre-Dame is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and so is the Belfry, the oldest in the country. The Grand-Place, lined with cafés and restaurants, is the natural starting point for a walk through the old centre. The city is also a handy base for exploring the surrounding Wallonia region and for crossing into northern France.

Where to stay in Tournai

Several well-known hotels are in or close to the centre:

• Best Western Hotel Aux Armes de Tournai, near the Grand-Place
• Mercure Tournai, a familiar international name in the city
• Hôtel Cathédrale, close to the cathedral and the historic quarter

Give your driver the hotel name when you book, and the transfer will take you right to the door.