From Brussels to Charleroi Airport ✈️

Flying from Brussels South Charleroi Airport and starting your trip in Brussels? There are several ways to get there, and choosing the right one can save you time and stress.

In this article, we compare the most common options, with the pros and cons of each, so you can pick the one that fits your trip best 🛫

How to get from Brussels to Charleroi Airport?

We compare the following ways to travel:

• Train
• Bus
• Taxi
• Your own car
• Carsharing with Poppy

Comparison

Train 🚆

Pros 👍

• Regular direct trains from Brussels to Charleroi
• Sit back and relax, with no traffic on the way

Cons 👎

• There is no train station at the airport, so you still need a bus or taxi from Charleroi station
• Changing transport with your luggage takes time and effort
• You depend on the timetable, which can be tricky for early or late flights

Bus 🚌

Pros 👍

• Shuttle buses from Brussels drop you off close to the terminal
• No need to drive or look for parking

Cons 👎

• Usually the slowest option
• Schedules don't always match your flight times
• Buses can be busy, and you still need to get to the departure point first

Taxi 🚕

Pros 👍

• Door to door service, all the way from Brussels
• Convenient if you travel with a lot of luggage

Cons 👎

• Not every taxi is up for such a long ride, especially very early in the morning
• You need to arrange a taxi again for your return trip to Brussels

Your own car 🚙

Pros 👍

• Leave whenever you want
• Plenty of space for luggage

Cons 👎

• Finding a parking spot and walking to the terminal takes time
• Your car stays parked at the airport for your whole trip

Carsharing with Poppy 🚗

Pros 👍

• Pick up a car around the corner in Brussels, or have one delivered to your door
• No transfers: drive straight from your door to the airport
• Travel on your own schedule, early morning flights included
• Park in the reserved Poppy spots at P EXPRESS, close to the terminal
• Plenty of room for your luggage
• No car standing still at the airport while you're away, and a Poppy can be waiting for you when you land

Cons 👎

• You need a valid driving licence and a Poppy account
• At rush hour, plan some extra time to get out of Brussels
• During busy holiday periods, it's best to book your car in advance

Conclusion

The best way to get from Brussels to Charleroi Airport depends on what matters most to you: time, flexibility or comfort. Public transport gets you there, but with a transfer or a fixed timetable. A taxi takes you door to door, but you depend on availability.

Carsharing with Poppy combines the best of both: the freedom of your own car, door to door, with a reserved spot waiting for you at the terminal. Just hop in, drive and park, ready for take off.

Going to Charleroi Airport with Poppy

• Arriving at Charleroi Airport: Follow the P EXPRESS signs to find our reserved parking spots. Look for the Poppy signs marking the designated spaces.
• Departing from Charleroi Airport: The barrier recognises your licence plate. If it doesn't open, no worries: simply press the call button and the parking staff will open the barrier for Poppy cars.
• Home delivery: Choose home delivery by selecting the date, location and car model you want. Please book at least 12 hours in advance.
• Book a car in advance: Easily book a car in advance in the app, so it's ready and waiting for you at the airport or in the street.

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