Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Merelbeke

Meeting Point

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

The Drive to Merelbeke

The route covers 101 km (63 miles) and typically takes 1 h 7 m. Merelbeke lies on the southern edge of Ghent, so the journey ends in the busy Ghent area. Morning and late-afternoon rush hours, as well as roadworks around Brussels and Ghent, can lengthen the trip, so it is wise to add a buffer if you have a meeting, a hospital appointment or a connecting train to catch. This is a less frequently booked route, but it is available on request just like any other.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

• Private Taxi (1-3 or 1-4 passengers): suited to solo travellers, couples, families and small business groups with standard luggage.
• Private Minibus 8 Seats: a comfortable choice for a party of five to eight with suitcases.
• Private Minibus 16 to 64 Seats: available in steps of 8 seats (16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 and 64) for teams, tour parties, school trips and event delegations.

When you book, enter the real number of passengers and bags so the right vehicle is assigned.

About Merelbeke

Merelbeke is a municipality in East Flanders, just south of Ghent along the river Scheldt. It is largely residential and green, and it is known for the veterinary faculty of Ghent University. Many visitors come for the university, for business in the Ghent region, or to visit family.

Where to Stay Nearby

Merelbeke itself is mostly residential, so most visitors book accommodation in neighbouring Ghent, a short drive away. Well-established choices there include Hotel Gravensteen, in a historic townhouse near the centre, the NH Gent Belfort close to the Belfry and the old town, and the Novotel Gent Centrum near the Sint-Pietersstation area. Tell us your hotel or street address when booking and the driver will take you directly to the door.