Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Antwerp

The Drive from Charleroi to Antwerp

The route covers 103 km (65 miles) and usually takes around 1 h 23 m. It leads north through Wallonia and Flanders, mostly on motorways, and the final stretch brings you into Antwerp from the south. Traffic around Brussels and on the Antwerp ring road can slow things down, especially on weekday mornings and late afternoons. If you have a train, a cruise departure or a business meeting, build in some extra time.

Meeting Point at Charleroi Airport

Your driver waits at Starbucks with a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find after you collect your luggage, so you can meet up without searching around the terminal.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

The vehicle depends on your group size and how much luggage you carry:

• Private Taxi for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers, a good fit for solo travellers, couples and small families.
• Private Minibus with 8 seats for groups of up to 8 with extra bags.
• Minibuses with 16 to 64 seats for tour groups, school trips, teams and corporate events, available in steps of 8 seats (16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 and 64).

Public Transport Connection

Airport bus to Brussels-South, then intercity train to Antwerp-Central, 1 change required, approx. 120–150 minutes total. Services and timetables can change, so check the current times with the operators before you travel. A private transfer takes you straight to your address without the change.

Antwerp as a Destination

Antwerp is Flanders' largest city and home to one of Europe's major seaports. It is known for its diamond trade, its fashion scene and its link to the painter Peter Paul Rubens. The Cathedral of Our Lady, the Grote Markt and the grand railway station, Antwerp-Central, are among its best-known sights. Much of the old centre is compact and walkable, which suits a short city break.

Where to Stay in Antwerp

Antwerp has several long-established hotels in the centre:

• Hilton Antwerp Old Town, close to the Groenplaats and the cathedral.
• Radisson Blu Astrid Hotel, near Antwerp-Central station and the diamond district.
• Hotel Rubens-Grote Markt, a short walk from the main market square.

Give your driver the hotel name or full address when you book, and the transfer ends right at the entrance.