Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Leefdaal

The drive from Charleroi Airport to Leefdaal

The transfer covers 69 km (43 miles) and typically takes about 56 minutes. Charleroi lies south of Brussels, so the route passes through the wider Brussels area before reaching the countryside east of the capital. Leefdaal is not a route many travellers request, but it is arranged on request just like any other. Allow some extra time on weekday mornings and late afternoons, when traffic around Brussels is usually at its heaviest.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at the Starbucks inside the airport, holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage.

Choosing the right vehicle

For solo travellers, couples and small families, a private taxi is available for either 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. If your party is bigger or you carry a lot of luggage, private minibuses are offered with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 or 64 seats. Pick the size that matches your party, and everyone arrives together at the same address.

Leefdaal as a destination

Leefdaal is a quiet village in the municipality of Bertem, in Flemish Brabant, just east of Brussels and close to Leuven. The surroundings are green and rural, with a calm, residential feel. It suits visitors who want a peaceful base while staying within easy reach of both the capital and the university city of Leuven.

Places to stay near Leefdaal

Leefdaal is a small village, and I cannot name established hotels there with confidence. The nearby city of Leuven, roughly a short drive away, has well-known options instead:

• Martin's Klooster Hotel, set in a historic former convent in the city centre
• Park Inn by Radisson Leuven, a modern hotel close to the railway station

If you stay in Leuven but have an appointment or event in Leefdaal, tell us the exact address when you book so the driver can plan the route.