Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to La Roche-en-Ardenne

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Starbucks in Brussels South Charleroi Airport, holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage, so you can go straight there without searching the terminal.

The Drive from CRL to La Roche-en-Ardenne

The route covers 103 km (65 miles) and typically takes 1 h 11 m. Most of the journey leads south-east, and the final stretch passes through the hills and wooded valleys of the Ardennes. Roads there are more winding than on the way out of Charleroi, so the last part of the trip tends to feel slower than the first. This is an occasionally booked route, and every transfer is private, with no shared stops along the way.

Allow extra time in winter, when fog, rain or snow can slow traffic in the Ardennes. Heavy traffic around Namur or on the motorways can also add minutes, especially at weekends and in school holidays.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

For couples, families or small parties, a private taxi is available for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. If you travel with several suitcases, hiking gear or bicycles, a minibus gives you more room even for a smaller group.

• Private Minibus 8 Seats: small groups or families with plenty of luggage
• Private Minibus 16 and 24 Seats: club trips, extended families, friends travelling together
• Private Minibus 32 to 64 Seats: larger tour groups, school parties and company events

Choose the vehicle by passenger numbers, then add some margin if you carry bulky items.

About La Roche-en-Ardenne

La Roche-en-Ardenne is a small town on the Ourthe river in the Belgian Ardennes. It is known for the ruins of its medieval castle above the town centre, as well as for its location in a landscape of forests and river valleys. Many visitors come for walking, cycling, kayaking on the Ourthe or a quiet weekend in nature. The centre is compact, with cafés and restaurants serving regional specialities such as Ardennes ham and local beer.

A Practical Tip for Arrival

Have the exact name and address of your accommodation ready before you land, as some places in the town and its surroundings sit on narrow roads or at the edge of the woods. Your driver can then take you to the correct door instead of the town centre. If you stay in a holiday house outside town, keep the host's phone number at hand in case the last stretch is hard to find.