Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Baesweiler

The drive from Brussels Airport to Baesweiler

Baesweiler lies 161 km (101 miles) from Brussels Zaventem Airport, and the drive typically takes 1 h 46 m. The route heads east across Belgium towards Liège and then crosses the border into Germany near Aachen, so it is mostly motorway. Morning and evening rush hours around Brussels, as well as heavy traffic near Aachen, can add time, so it is worth allowing a buffer if you have a fixed appointment or a connection at the other end. Keep your passport or ID card within reach, as you are crossing an international border.

Which vehicle suits your group

The Private Taxi takes 1-4 passengers and suits individual travellers, couples and small families with luggage. For larger parties there are minibuses with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats. An 8-seater works well for a family group or a few colleagues travelling together, while the 16- and 24-seat vehicles fit business delegations or sports teams. The 32-, 40- and 48-seat minibuses are intended for big groups such as conference parties or tour groups. Baesweiler is a less frequently booked route, but it is available on request like any other, so simply choose the vehicle that matches your headcount and luggage.

Baesweiler and where to stay

Baesweiler is a town in North Rhine-Westphalia, in the Aachen region close to the Dutch border. It is a mainly residential and commercial town, and many visitors come for business or to visit family in the area. I cannot name well-known, long-established hotels in Baesweiler itself with confidence, so here are established ones in nearby Aachen, the closest major city:

• Pullman Aachen Quellenhof, a large four-star hotel near the city centre
• Mercure Hotel Aachen am Dom, a central option close to the cathedral
• Aquis Grana City Hotel, located in the old town

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House inside Brussels Zaventem Airport, holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find after you have collected your luggage, so you can meet your driver without any searching.