Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Berchem

The Drive from Zaventem to Berchem

The route covers 40 km (25 miles) and typically takes 28 minutes. Most of it is on the motorway towards Antwerp. Berchem lies on the southeastern side of the city, so you reach it before the historic centre. Weekday rush hours around Brussels and the Antwerp ring can slow traffic, so allow extra time if you have a tight connection or an appointment. This route is booked only occasionally, and every transfer is private.

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.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

For solo travellers, couples and small families, a private taxi is the simplest option: one version seats 1-3 passengers and another seats 1-4. Larger parties can book a private minibus with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats. That range suits business teams, school groups, wedding parties and tour groups arriving together. If you travel with a lot of luggage, choose the next size up so everyone rides comfortably.

Berchem as a Destination

Berchem is a district of Antwerp, known for its large railway station, a busy hub for regional and international trains. It is mostly residential and lively, with cafés, shops and many late nineteenth and early twentieth century townhouses. The Antwerp city centre is only a short ride away, which makes Berchem a practical base for both business and sightseeing.

Places to Stay Near Berchem

Berchem is part of Antwerp, so the well-known hotels listed here are in the city itself and are a short ride from the district:

• Radisson Blu Astrid Hotel, close to Antwerp-Central station
• Hilton Antwerp Old Town, in the historic centre
• Hotel Julien, a boutique hotel in the old town

Give your driver the exact hotel name or street address when you book, so the drop-off is smooth.