Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Rijkhoven

Meeting Point

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

The Drive from Charleroi to Rijkhoven

The transfer covers 108 km (68 miles) and usually takes around 1 h 12 m. Most of the journey is on motorways, heading east across Belgium towards the province of Limburg. The final stretch leaves the main roads and runs through quieter local streets into the village.

Travel times can change with traffic. Weekday rush hours, roadworks and heavy rain can all add minutes, so it is sensible to allow some extra time if you have a fixed appointment, a check-in deadline or a ferry or train to catch after the ride. Your driver follows the best route on the day.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

The vehicle depends mainly on how many people and how much luggage you are bringing:

• Private Taxi (1-3 or 1-4 passengers): suits solo travellers, couples, families and small groups with ordinary suitcases.
• Private Minibus 8 Seats (1-8 passengers): gives friends, extended families or business colleagues extra room for bags.
• Private Minibuses with 16 to 64 seats: available in steps of 8 seats (16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 and 64) for tour parties, school trips, wedding guests and corporate events.

If you are unsure which option fits, choose by passenger count first and add a size up when you carry bulky items such as sports equipment or pushchairs.

About Rijkhoven

Rijkhoven is a small village in the municipality of Bilzen, in Belgian Limburg. It lies in the gently rolling Haspengouw fruit-growing region, which is known for its orchards and blossom in spring. The village is best known for the Alden Biesen commandery, a large historic castle complex that hosts cultural events and conferences. Expect a calm rural setting rather than a busy town centre, which makes a door-to-door private transfer a practical way to arrive.