Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Diest

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at the Starbucks in Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL), holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage, so you can head there directly and meet your driver without searching.

The Drive from Charleroi to Diest

The route covers 113 km (71 miles) and typically takes 1 h 18 m. Most of the journey is on motorways heading north, passing the Brussels region and Leuven before the road continues east into the quieter Demer valley. Diest is not one of our most frequently booked destinations, but it is available on request just like any other route, and your driver knows how to get there without detours.

Allow extra time if you travel during the weekday morning or late-afternoon rush, when the ring roads around Brussels and the approach to Leuven tend to slow down. Rain, roadworks and busy holiday weekends can also add minutes. If you have a fixed appointment or a train to catch after arrival, build in a comfortable margin.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

Pick the vehicle by the number of people travelling and the amount of luggage you carry:

• Private Taxi (1-3 or 1-4 passengers): suited to solo travellers, couples, small families and business trips.
• Private Minibus 8 Seats (1-8 passengers): a good fit for groups of friends or families with a lot of luggage.
• Private Minibus 16 to 64 Seats: available in steps of 8 seats (16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 and 64) for tour groups, school trips, teams and events.

If you are unsure which size works, choose the next one up when you are carrying bulky items such as sports equipment or several large suitcases.

About Diest

Diest is a historic town in Flemish Brabant, on the banks of the river Demer. It is known for its well-preserved old centre, the large Saint Sulpitius church and a béguinage that is part of the UNESCO-listed Flemish béguinages. The town also has a long connection to the House of Orange-Nassau. It makes a calm base for walking, cycling in the surrounding countryside and visiting nearby Hasselt or Leuven.