Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Bredene

The drive from Charleroi to Bredene

Bredene lies 166 km (104 miles) from Charleroi Airport Brussels South, and the drive typically takes 1 h 46 m. The route crosses Belgium from the south towards the North Sea coast, so it is a long transfer rather than a short hop. Allow extra time on summer weekends and public holidays, when coastal roads fill up with day trippers, and on weekday rush hours around the Brussels and Ghent areas. This route is booked less often than some others, but it is available on request like any other.

Choosing the right vehicle

For smaller parties we offer a private taxi, with options for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. If you travel with several suitcases, beach gear or bicycles, a minibus gives you more room even for a small group. Minibuses are available with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 or 64 seats, so family gatherings, holiday groups, school trips and company outings can all be matched with a suitable vehicle.

Bredene as a destination

Bredene is a seaside municipality in West Flanders, set between Ostend and De Haan. It is known for its wide sandy beach, the dunes behind it and its many campsites and holiday apartments. The coastal tram runs along the coast, which makes it easy to reach Ostend and other resorts once you have arrived. The town is quieter and more relaxed than the larger resorts nearby, which suits families and walkers.

Where to stay near Bredene

Bredene itself is mostly made up of campsites, holiday parks and apartments, and I cannot name long-established hotels there with confidence. The neighbouring city of Ostend, a few minutes away, has several well-known hotels:

• Thermae Palace, a historic hotel on the Ostend seafront.
• Radisson Blu Palace Hotel, located on the Albert I Promenade by the sea.
• Hotel Andromeda, a seafront hotel in Ostend.

Your driver can drop you at any address in Bredene or Ostend, so tell us the exact address when you book.

Meeting point

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