Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Bassevelde

The drive from Charleroi to Bassevelde

Bassevelde lies 140 km (87 miles) from Charleroi Airport Brussels South, and the drive typically takes 1 h 34 m. The route crosses most of Belgium from south to north-west, so it is a long transfer by local standards. Allow extra time if you travel during the morning or evening rush around Brussels and Ghent, or if you have a tight onward commitment such as a ferry or a hotel check-in deadline. Because the transfer is private and goes straight to your address, there are no connections to catch and no luggage to carry between stations.

Choosing the right vehicle

This is a less frequently booked route, but it is available on request like any other. For smaller parties, a private taxi is available for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers, which suits couples, families and business travellers with standard luggage. If you travel with more people or with a lot of bags, private minibuses start at 8 seats and go up in steps of eight: 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 and up to 64 seats. When you book, choose the vehicle by the number of passengers and add a margin for suitcases, sports equipment or pushchairs, so everyone has room for the 1.5-hour ride.

About Bassevelde

Bassevelde is a village in the municipality of Assenede, in the northern part of East Flanders, close to the Dutch border. The surroundings are flat and rural, typical of the Flemish polder region, with farmland, canals and small roads. It is a quiet place rather than a tourist hub, so it is worth having the exact street address or a house name ready when you book. That lets the driver plan the final stretch accurately, since some of the local roads are narrow.

Meeting Point

After you collect your luggage, head to Starbucks, which is easy to find inside the airport. Your driver waits there with a personalised name sign, so you can spot them straight away. If you cannot see the sign, stay near the coffee shop and the driver will find you.