Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Bouillon

The drive from Brussels Airport to Bouillon

Bouillon lies 151 km (94 miles) from Brussels Zaventem Airport, and the journey normally takes around 1 h 44 m. The route heads south through Wallonia and ends in the hilly Ardennes, where the last stretch is on winding roads through forest and river valleys. This is a less frequently booked route, but it is available on request just like any other. Allow extra time during the Brussels rush hours, in winter when the Ardennes can see fog or snow, and on busy holiday weekends.

Choosing the right vehicle

For couples, small families or solo travellers, a private taxi for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers is the simplest option. Groups travelling with plenty of luggage should consider the 4-passenger taxi or step up to the 8-seat minibus. Larger parties such as wedding guests, hiking groups or company retreats can choose minibuses with 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats, so everyone arrives together in one vehicle.

Bouillon as a destination

Bouillon is a small town on the Semois river in the Belgian Ardennes, in the province of Luxembourg. It is best known for its medieval castle, linked to Godfrey of Bouillon, the leader of the First Crusade. Visitors come for the fortress, the riverside streets, and the surrounding woods, which are popular for walking, cycling and kayaking. The town is compact, so most sights can be reached on foot once you have arrived.

Where to stay in Bouillon

Bouillon has several long-established hotels that suit a stay in the Ardennes:

• Hôtel de la Poste, a traditional hotel in the town centre close to the river.
• Hôtel Panorama, set in Bouillon with views over the town and the castle area.
• Moulin Hideux, a well-known country hotel in Noirefontaine, a village just outside Bouillon, for a quieter stay.

Tell your driver the name of your hotel when booking so the drop-off goes smoothly.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House with a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find after collecting your luggage, so you can meet quickly and start the drive to Bouillon.