Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Bergkamen

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House in Brussels Zaventem Airport, holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage.

The Drive to Bergkamen

Bergkamen lies 290 km (181 miles) from the airport. The journey usually takes about 3 h 14 m. The route leads east out of Belgium and across the German border into North Rhine-Westphalia, so it is a single, continuous ride with no changes and no luggage to move between connections. This is a less frequently booked route, but it is available on request just like any other.

The final stretch runs through one of Germany's busiest regions, and traffic around the Ruhr area can slow things down at rush hour. If you have a fixed appointment in Bergkamen, such as a meeting, a event or a check-in deadline, it makes sense to plan a buffer on top of the usual driving time. Long journeys also benefit from a short break, which you can agree with your driver along the way.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

The vehicle should match your group and your luggage, especially on a trip of this length.

• Private Taxi: for 1-4 passengers, a good fit for solo travellers, couples and small families.
• Private Minibus 8 Seats: for up to 8 passengers, useful when you travel with extra bags or equipment.
• Private Minibus 16 and 24 Seats: suited to teams, clubs and medium-sized groups.
• Private Minibus 32, 40 and 48 Seats: intended for large delegations, school trips and organised tours of up to 48 people.

On a drive of more than three hours, a little extra space is worth having, so consider the next size up if your group is close to a vehicle's limit.

About Bergkamen

Bergkamen is a town in the district of Unna, on the eastern edge of the Ruhr area in North Rhine-Westphalia. It has a mining past and sits close to Dortmund, Kamen and Lünen. The Datteln-Hamm Canal runs through the town, and its marina at Rünthe is one of the better-known local spots. Because the town is spread across several districts, it is worth giving your driver the exact street address of your destination before departure.