whats the quickest way,is it into brussels centre then out to zaventem on the train into the airport or is there a way that doesnt involve going into the centre,we arrive at 14 05 at chareroi and fly out of zaventem at 1735,cheers gary
whats the quickest way,is it into brussels centre then out to zaventem on the train into the airport or is there a way that doesnt involve going into the centre,we arrive at 14 05 at chareroi and fly out of zaventem at 1735,cheers gary
Look at a map: there is no way of avoiding Brussels - if this is what you mean by "the centre". You can either catch a local bus from CRL to Charleroi-Sud railway station, then train to Brussels (end destination Antwerp) and change there for Brussels Airport, or you can take the shuttle to Bruxelles-Midi and change there, which is usually a bit faster given bus-train connections, but it depends exactly when you get out of the airport. I am astonished that you booked these flights BEFORE asking this question or othewise researchng transport possibilities! For a 17:35 flight from BRU you should be checking in by 15:35 - 1 hr earlier if flight is to the U.S. Landing at CRL at 14:05, on a weekday (you don't say) you would have to catch the 15:07 train from Charleroi Sud which I guess would mean taking a taxi from CRL (10 mins, hopefully - but you still need time to buy the train ticket) because local bus is not timed to connect very well with trains to Brussels. The 15:07 train would get you to BRU by 16:24, as long as you don't miss the 6-minute connection at Gare du Nord (arr. 16:02, dep. 16:08). Or, you can take the coach from CRL to Gare du Midi, the timetable is on CRL airport's website; and then train (20 mins) or taxi from there to BRU. You might just make it but the slightest delay anywhere along the line, and you are going to miss your flight, so I suggest you work out a Plan B just in case.
thanks sort of for the help,we did look at the connections before booking our flights and i have looked at a map,we are also checking in online so no need to be at the airport 2 hours before we fly.we dont have to wait for any bags as only on a1 day trip,all i was looking for was some info on weather it was possible to avoid the city centre to get to the other airport,not to be spoken to like a little boy by my mother or school teacher,if you can help then great if not keep the smart remarks to youself thanks gary
Unless you take a shuttle or a cab from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Airport, I don't know how you would arrive on time by taking a bus, a train, etc.. to Brussels National Airport.
Check their website http://charleroiexpress.com/ and also Ryanair.com website, the are offering shuttles to about anywhere in Belgium. Good luck !
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