Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Houtvenne

The drive from Charleroi Airport to Houtvenne

Houtvenne lies 108 km (68 miles) from Brussels South Charleroi Airport, and the drive normally takes around 1 h 20 m. The route heads north across Belgium and passes close to the Brussels ring, so the timing depends on traffic. Weekday mornings and late afternoons are the busiest periods, and it is sensible to add a buffer if you have a fixed appointment or a connection waiting at the other end. This is a less frequently booked route, but it is available on request just like any other, and your driver plans it in the same way as a more popular transfer.

Meeting Point

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

Choosing the right vehicle

The vehicle depends on how many people are travelling and how much luggage they carry:

• Private Taxi (1-3 or 1-4 passengers): suits solo travellers, couples, families and small business parties.
• Private Minibus 8 Seats (1-8 passengers): a comfortable choice for a bigger family or a group 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 wedding parties, company events, school trips and tour groups.

If you are not sure which size to pick, count the suitcases as well as the people. Extra room for bags makes a long ride noticeably more comfortable.

About Houtvenne

Houtvenne is a small village in the municipality of Hulshout, in the province of Antwerp in Flanders. The surroundings are rural, with quiet roads, farmland and woods typical of the Kempen region. It is a calm base rather than a busy tourist hub, and the larger towns nearby are easy to reach by road. Because it is a village, it helps to give your driver the exact street address in advance so the final stretch goes smoothly.