Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Geraardsbergen

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at the Starbucks in Charleroi Airport with a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find after you collect your luggage, so you can go straight there without searching the terminal.

The Drive to Geraardsbergen

The route covers 66 km (41 miles) and typically takes 1 h 1 m. You travel from the Charleroi area north-west into East Flanders, so most of the journey is on motorways before a final stretch on regional roads. Heavy traffic around the Brussels ring and on the main roads at rush hour can add time, so allow some margin if you have a tight appointment or a connection to make. Late evening and early morning trips are usually smoother.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

For solo travellers, couples and small families, a private taxi is the simplest choice, with options for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. If you have a lot of luggage, pick the larger of the two. For bigger parties, private minibuses are available with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 or 64 seats. Choose the size that matches your party and your bags, and the driver will take care of the rest.

About Geraardsbergen

Geraardsbergen is a town in the Flemish Ardennes, in East Flanders, on the river Dender. It is best known for the Muur van Geraardsbergen, a steep cobbled climb that features in Belgian cycling races. The town is also known for its mattentaart, a local pastry, and for its Manneken-Pis statue. The historic centre is built around the Grote Markt, with cobbled and fairly narrow streets nearby. When you book, give the exact address or the name of your accommodation. The same applies for the return trip to the airport, so your driver can pick the best approach and arrive on time.