Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Balen

The drive from Charleroi Airport to Balen

Balen lies 161 km (101 miles) from Brussels South Charleroi Airport, and the drive normally takes about 1 h 48 m. The journey leads north across Belgium, from the Walloon side of the country into the Flemish province of Antwerp. Because the route passes through the busy Brussels and Antwerp corridors, it is sensible to allow extra time on weekday mornings and late afternoons, or when the weather is bad. If you have a fixed appointment, a connecting event or an early check-in in Balen, plan a comfortable buffer rather than counting on the minimum driving time.

This is not one of our most frequently booked routes, but it is available on request just like any other. Your driver knows the way, so you can relax after your flight instead of working out train changes with luggage.

Choosing the right vehicle

For solo travellers, couples and small families, a private taxi is the simplest option: we offer one for 1-3 passengers and one for 1-4 passengers. Groups with more people or extra suitcases can switch to a private minibus with 8 seats. For bigger parties such as school trips, sports teams, wedding guests or company outings, the minibus range continues with 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 and up to 64 seats. When you book, count everyone in your party and think about how much luggage you are carrying, then pick the vehicle that gives everybody enough room.

Balen as a destination

Balen is a municipality in the Kempen (Campine) region of the province of Antwerp, in the Flemish part of Belgium. The area is known for its flat, green landscape of pine forests, heathland and sandy soils, which makes it popular with walkers and cyclists. It is a quiet, largely residential part of the country rather than a big city, so a door-to-door transfer is often the most practical way to arrive, especially with luggage or at off-peak hours. Please give your driver the full street address of your destination when you book.

Meeting point at Charleroi Airport

Your driver waits at the Starbucks inside the airport holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage, so you can walk straight there after baggage reclaim.