Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Baelen

Meeting Point

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

The Drive from Brussels Airport to Baelen

The transfer covers 126 km (79 miles) and typically takes 1 h 19 m. The route leads east from Zaventem towards the province of Liège, so the journey is mostly motorway followed by a final stretch on regional roads. Traffic around Brussels can slow the start of the trip during the morning and evening rush hours, and bad weather in winter can add time on the eastern part of the route. If you have a tight onward appointment, it is sensible to allow a little extra margin.

Which Vehicle Suits Your Group

Smaller parties can choose a private taxi, available for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. The 1-4 option gives a little more room for a family or for travellers with several suitcases. Larger groups are covered by private minibuses with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats. They suit family gatherings, wedding parties, company teams and tour groups travelling together. Baelen is a less frequently booked destination, so the transfer is arranged on request, which is a good reason to book ahead.

Baelen and Places to Stay

Baelen is a small municipality in the east of Belgium, in the province of Liège. It lies in a green, hilly area close to Eupen and Verviers, and visitors usually come for the quiet countryside and walking in the surrounding region. Expect a village atmosphere rather than a big-city setting.

I cannot name well-known, long-established hotels in Baelen itself with confidence. The nearest well-known hotel town I can name is Spa, also in the province of Liège, where these are established choices:

• Radisson Blu Palace Hotel, a historic hotel in the centre of Spa
• Hotel Balmoral, a long-standing hotel in the town

If you are staying in Baelen itself, give your driver the exact address when booking so the final stretch is easy to plan.