Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Aachen

The Drive from Brussels Airport to Aachen

The route covers 142 km (89 miles) and typically takes 1 h 37 m. It runs east from Zaventem across Belgium and over the border into Germany. This is an occasionally booked route, so your driver plans the trip specifically for you. Allow extra time if you travel during the morning or evening rush hour around Brussels, or if traffic builds up on the motorway. Keep your passport or ID card within reach, because you are crossing an international border.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House with a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find after you collect your luggage.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

Smaller parties can choose between two private taxi options:

• Private Taxi (1-3 passengers) for solo travellers, couples or small families
• Private Taxi (1-4 passengers) for a slightly larger group with luggage

For bigger groups, private minibuses are available with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats. These suit business delegations, conference parties, sports teams and school or tour groups heading to Aachen together.

Aachen as a Destination

Aachen sits right where Germany meets Belgium and the Netherlands. It is closely tied to Charlemagne, and its cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is also known for its thermal springs, its university and its Printen, a spiced gingerbread-style biscuit. The compact centre is easy to explore on foot once you have arrived.

Where to Stay in Aachen

Several well-known hotels are found in or near the centre:

• Pullman Aachen Quellenhof, a long-standing hotel close to the city's spa district
• Aquis Grana Cityhotel, located in the old town near the cathedral
• Mercure Hotel Aachen Europaplatz, a practical choice for business travellers

Share the hotel name with us when booking, so your driver knows the exact drop-off point.