Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Baarle

The drive from Brussels Airport to Baarle

Baarle lies about 100 km (62 miles) from Brussels Zaventem Airport, and the journey typically takes 1 h 14 m by road. Most of the way is motorway driving, so the trip is straightforward. Traffic around Brussels and in the Antwerp area can slow things down during the morning and evening rush hours, so it is sensible to allow some extra time if you have a fixed appointment or a tight schedule. This route is booked less often than the big city transfers, but it is available on request just like any other.

Choosing the right vehicle

For solo travellers, couples and small families, a private taxi is the natural choice, with options for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. If you travel with more luggage or a slightly bigger party, the 8-seat minibus gives everyone room to spread out. Larger groups are covered as well: minibuses with 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats suit wedding parties, school trips, sports teams and company outings heading to the Baarle area together. Pick the vehicle by the number of people and bags, and everyone arrives on the same journey instead of splitting up.

About Baarle

Baarle is best known for its unusual border situation. The Belgian municipality of Baarle-Hertog consists of several separate pieces of land inside the Netherlands, tangled together with the Dutch town of Baarle-Nassau. White border markings run across pavements and streets, and visitors often enjoy spotting where one country ends and the next begins. It is a small, quiet place in the Campine region, and the surrounding countryside is flat and green.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House with a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage, so you can head there straight away. Look for the sign with your name and your driver will take it from there.