Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Braine-le-Comte

The drive from Brussels Airport to Braine-le-Comte

The route covers 58 km (37 miles) and normally takes about 48 minutes. Braine-le-Comte is an occasionally booked destination, so a pre-arranged private transfer is often easier than working out a connection on arrival. Most of the journey leads south-west from Zaventem across the Brussels region and into Hainaut. Morning and evening rush hours around Brussels can slow the first part of the trip, so allow some extra time if you have a fixed appointment, a hotel check-in or an onward connection at the other end.

Meeting Point

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

Choosing the right vehicle

Smaller groups are best served by a private taxi, with options for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. Pick the larger one if you are travelling with several suitcases or a child seat. For bigger parties, private minibuses are available with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats. This makes the route workable for families, wedding guests, school trips, sports teams or company groups travelling together. Choose a vehicle with some spare capacity if your group has a lot of luggage.

About Braine-le-Comte

Braine-le-Comte is a town in the province of Hainaut, roughly between Brussels and Mons. It is a calm, largely residential place with a historic town centre and a long-standing role as a railway stop on the Brussels–Mons line. The municipality also includes Ronquières, known for its inclined plane, a large boat lift on the canal. Give your driver the exact street address when you book, since the area includes several villages and a precise destination avoids delays on arrival.