Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Gorsem

The drive from Charleroi Airport to Gorsem

The route covers 85 km (53 miles) and usually takes about 1 h 13 m. It runs from the Charleroi area across Wallonia towards the province of Limburg, so you leave the airport region and end up in the rural, orchard-dotted countryside of Haspengouw. Gorsem is not a route we get asked for every day, but it is available on request just like any other transfer.

Allow some extra time if you travel on a weekday morning or late afternoon. Traffic on Belgian motorways around Brussels and Leuven can slow things down, and the stated driving time is a typical figure rather than a guarantee. If you have a fixed appointment, a bit of buffer is sensible.

Choosing the right vehicle

Smaller parties can choose between a private taxi for 1-3 passengers or one for 1-4 passengers. These suit couples, families and business travellers with standard luggage.

For bigger groups there are private minibuses with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 or 64 seats. Groups heading to a wedding, a family gathering or a company event can pick the size that matches their headcount and the amount of luggage they carry. If you are unsure which size is right, choose the next one up when you have a lot of suitcases.

About Gorsem

Gorsem is a small village that belongs to the city of Sint-Truiden in Limburg. The surrounding Haspengouw region is known in Belgium for its fruit growing, especially apples and pears, and the landscape is at its most striking during the spring blossom. Expect a quiet, residential setting rather than a busy tourist centre. Sint-Truiden, with its historic centre, is only a short distance away for shops and restaurants.

Please have the full street address of your destination ready when you book, since village roads can be hard to find without one.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at the Starbucks inside the airport terminal, holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find after you have collected your luggage, so you can go straight there and meet your driver without searching.