Travelling From Charleroi Airport:

There are a numbers of ways to travel from Charleroi Airport to the Marriott Bonvoy Renaissance Brussels Hotel. We have highlighted a few below:

🚌 Public Transport Options

1. Flibco Shuttle Bus to Brussels Midi + Metro/Walk

  • Board at Charleroi Airport: Exit Terminal 1 and follow signs to the Flibco shuttle bus stop, located just outside the arrivals area

  • Bus details: Direct service to Brussels Midi (Gare du Midi) every ~20–30 minutes; journey time is around 55–60 minutes; tickets from €18.90–19.95 when pre-booked

  • From Midi to the hotel:

    • Walk to Midi Metro Station, take the Metro line 2 (direction Simonis) or line 6 (direction Roi Baudouin) to Trône/Troon station (~4 stops; ~7 minutes).

    • Walk ~8 minutes (~700 m) from Trône to the hotel via Rue du Luxembourg and Rue du Parnasse

  • Total travel time: About 1h 20 min.

2. Train + TEC Bus Shuttle

  • Charleroi Airport → Charleroi‐Central: Take local TEC Airport Express bus line A1 (~20 min, €6) to Charleroi‑Central station

  • Charleroi‑Central → Brussels‑Luxembourg: Board an NMBS/SNCB train to Bruxelles‑Luxembourg station (~1h 12m, €7–11)

  • Walk 3 minutes (~150 m) from Luxembourg station to the Renaissance hotel via Rue du Parnasse

  • Total travel time: Approximately 1h 35–40 min.

  • Cost estimate: Combined ~€13–17.

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🚗 Private Transport Options

3. Taxi or Rideshare (Uber, Bolt)

  • Outside arrivals at CRL, licensed taxis or ride‑hailing picks up passengers.

  • Travel time: Roughly 50–70 minutes depending on traffic (~60 km)

  • Estimated fare: €90–120.

  • Ideal for direct, door‑to‑door convenience, especially with luggage.

4. Pre‑booked Private Transfer or Minibus

  • Companies like Door2Gate operate shared hotel-bound minibuses, or you can book a private vehicle.

  • Typically meets you at terminal, handles luggage, service ends at your hotel door.

  • Duration: About 50–60 minutes.

  • Cost: Varies but generally €100–130 depending on shared vs private service

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✅ Comparison Table

Option Time Estimated Cost Convenience
Flibco shuttle + Metro ~1h 20m ~€22 Guaranteed schedule; medium walk
Train + TEC bus ~1h 35–40m ~€13–17 More changes; slower but cheaper
Taxi / Rideshare ~50–70m €90–120 Door‑to‑door, no transfers
Private transfer/minibus ~50–60m ~€100–130 Luxurious, luggage handled