Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Edegem

The drive from Charleroi to Edegem

The route covers 103 km (65 miles) and normally takes about 1 h 13 m. It leads north across Belgium and finishes on the southern side of Antwerp. Edegem is booked only occasionally from CRL, so your driver will plan the trip around your arrival. Allow extra time if you travel during the morning or late-afternoon rush hours. The Brussels ring and the approaches to Antwerp are the usual bottlenecks, and a slow stretch there can add to the journey.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at the Starbucks in the terminal, holding a sign with your name on it. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage. Walk to the café and look for the sign.

Choosing the right vehicle

For solo travellers, couples and small families, a private taxi is the simplest option, with versions for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. Groups of up to 8 people can take a private minibus with 8 seats. Larger parties can choose from minibuses with 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 or 64 seats. Pick the size by the number of people and the amount of luggage, and leave a little spare space if you carry large suitcases or sports equipment.

Edegem as a destination

Edegem is a residential municipality in the province of Antwerp, directly south of the city. It is best known for the Antwerp University Hospital (UZA), so many passengers travel here for medical appointments, visits to patients or work at the hospital. The setting is quiet and suburban, and the centre of Antwerp is only a short ride away.

Where to stay near Edegem

I could not name hotels in Edegem itself with confidence, so these are well-known ones in neighbouring Antwerp, a short drive away:

• Hilton Antwerp Old Town, a large hotel close to the historic centre.
• Radisson Blu Astrid Hotel Antwerp, near Antwerp-Central station.
• Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof, a boutique hotel in the old town.

Give your driver the exact address when you book, so the drop-off goes smoothly whichever place you choose.