Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Braine-l’Alleud

The drive from Brussels Airport to Braine-l’Alleud

The journey from Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Braine-l’Alleud covers 30 km (19 miles) and typically takes 26 minutes by road. The route leads from the airport area towards the south of the Brussels region and on into Walloon Brabant. It is a regularly booked transfer, so drivers know the way well.

The quoted driving time is a typical figure. Traffic around Brussels can slow things down, especially on weekday mornings and late afternoons, when the busy ring roads fill up. If you have a connecting appointment, a check-in time or an early meeting after arrival, it is sensible to allow some extra margin on top of the 26 minutes.

Choosing the right vehicle for your group

A private taxi suits smaller parties. There are options for 1-3 passengers and for 1-4 passengers, so a family of four with luggage can travel together in one car. Check how many suitcases you are bringing, as the larger taxi option leaves more flexibility when everyone is travelling with a full set of bags.

For bigger groups, private minibuses are available:

• 8 seats for extended families or small business teams
• 16 seats for tour groups and sports clubs
• 24, 32, 40 and 48 seats for larger parties, school trips, wedding guests and corporate events

Everyone in your party travels in the same vehicle, which means a single arrival and a single drop-off at your address in Braine-l’Alleud.

Meeting point at Brussels Airport

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House with a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage.

About Braine-l’Alleud

Braine-l’Alleud is a French-speaking town in Walloon Brabant, south of Brussels. It is a largely residential and commercial municipality with a busy town centre, shops, restaurants and a railway station on the line between Brussels and Charleroi. The area is close to the Waterloo battlefield, and the Lion’s Mound is one of the best-known sights nearby, which makes the town a convenient base for visitors interested in the history of 1815.

Many travellers heading here are visiting family or friends, attending business meetings in the Walloon Brabant region, or staying close to the Waterloo sites. Because the town is spread out, it helps to have the full street address ready when you book, so your driver can take you straight to the door.

Practical tip for your arrival

Keep your phone switched on after landing so your driver can reach you if needed. Have the exact destination address in Braine-l’Alleud to hand, including the house number, and let your driver know of any stops you need to plan for on the way.