Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Bourlers

The drive from Zaventem to Bourlers

Bourlers lies 128 km (80 miles) from Brussels Zaventem Airport, and the drive typically takes 1 h 38 m. It is a long ride by airport-transfer standards, so a private car saves you from planning connections with luggage after a flight. Traffic around the Brussels ring can add time at the start of the journey, particularly on weekday mornings and late afternoons, so allow some buffer if you have a fixed appointment or a connection to make on arrival.

This is a less frequently booked route, but it is available on request like any other. Once you are past the Brussels area, the journey is calmer and mostly rural as you head south towards the French border.

Which vehicle suits your group

For solo travellers, couples and small families, a private taxi is the natural choice: there is a version for up to 3 passengers and one for up to 4. If you travel with more people or with plenty of luggage, the private minibus with 8 seats is the next step up. Larger groups, such as wedding parties, family gatherings or teams, can choose minibuses with 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats, so everyone arrives together in a single vehicle. Pick the size by passenger count and bags, and choose the larger option when in doubt.

About Bourlers

Bourlers is a small village in the municipality of Chimay, in the province of Hainaut, close to the French border. The area is green and quiet, with a rural character, and Chimay itself is well known in Belgium for its beer. Expect a calm countryside setting rather than a busy urban destination. Please give your driver the full address of your accommodation or meeting place, as village streets can be hard to locate by name alone.

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, so you can go straight there once you leave the baggage hall.