There are many ways to undertake your airport transfer or shuttle to/from Charleroi airport. The most important thing to know is that there is no
the train station in Charleroi airport. However, there is a train station in the city of Charleroi. To get to/from Charleroi airport you will need to use a taxi, a bus or the train from Charleroi south train station.
It is also important to know that if you have enough time ahead, the cheapest way to get to/from Charleroi airport is definitely by bus.
Indeed from Brussels Midi’ bus station. There are shuttles leaving every 30 minutes to Charleroi airport. And the average bus ticket for one person is about 15 euros. Nevertheless, if you are a group of people starting from 4 people and up, considering booking a taxi or a minivan could be a wise idea as you pay a fixed amount for your trip regardless of the number of people you are. And the taxi or minivan comes to pick you up at your address. Whereas when you take the shuttle from Midi station you still need extra transport to take you to the bus station.
Brussels airport transfer or shuttle to / from Charleroi airport
By taxi, you need to allow at least 55 minutes going to, from Charleroi airport to Brussels city centre. This taxi ride will cover a distance of about 60 km. same time and distance if you take the bus shuttle. Only bear in mind that buses leave every 30 minutes.
Bruges airport transfer or shuttle to / from Charleroi airport
You have many options to go from Charleroi to Bruges. The cheapest way is by a combination of bus and train. This will take you about 3 hours. So if you have time and are not in a hurry, you might consider that option as it is much cheaper than the taxi to Bruges. If you prefer to go by taxi from Charleroi airport to Bruges then allow 1 hour and 50 minutes to cover a distance of 155 km.
Ghent airport transfer or shuttle to / from Charleroi airport
Same as above applies for going to, from Charleroi airport to the city of Ghent. By taxi, it is 1 hour and 20 minutes’ drive for a total distance of 111 km. By train, it will take you exactly 2 hours and 7 minutes de go from Charleroi airport to Ghent or vice versa.
Ostend airport transfer or shuttle to / from Charleroi airport
The distance between Charleroi Airport and Ostend is much bigger. If you decide to go by taxi from Charleroi airport to Ostend, then you will spend 1 hour and 40 minutes and cover a total distance of 165 km. On the other hand, if you decide to go by train, please allow a minimum of 2 hours and 50 minutes to go from one end to the other.
Machelen airport transfer or shuttle to / from Charleroi airport
1 hour and 45 minutes are enough to go from Charleroi airport to Machelen by train. The same trip by taxi will take about 55 minutes assuming there is not much traffic on the road. As people know that traffic can be very heavy sometimes on the R.O (Ring west).
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I think you definitely have to factor in time and location before choosing each route. I like the minivan option from Charleroi airport. Thanks for sharing.
This artcle is very helpfull to save time . I feel more comfortable taking taxi when I don’t know well the are or when is a llong route. taxi would be my choice here.