Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Brugelette

The drive from Zaventem to Brugelette

Brugelette lies 77 km (48 miles) from Brussels Zaventem Airport, and the drive usually takes about 57 minutes. You travel from the Brussels ring road towards Hainaut province, so the scenery gradually changes from suburbs to farmland and small villages. This is an occasionally booked route, so it is worth confirming your booking details early. Allow extra time during the weekday morning and late-afternoon rush around Brussels, when the ring road can slow down considerably, and in bad winter weather.

Choosing the right vehicle

Couples and small families fit comfortably in a Private Taxi, available for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. Choose the four-passenger option if you travel with several suitcases or a child seat. Groups of up to 8 can book a Private Minibus 8 Seats. For larger parties, minibuses with 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats are available, which suits school trips, wedding guests, company events and tour groups travelling together. Booking one vehicle for the whole group means everyone arrives at the same time.

Brugelette as a destination

Brugelette is a small municipality in the Hainaut province of Wallonia, surrounded by quiet countryside. It is best known for Pairi Daiza, the large zoo and garden park at Cambron-Casteau, which sits on the grounds of a former abbey and draws visitors from across Belgium and abroad. Outside the park, the area is calm and rural, so a private transfer is a practical way to arrive directly, especially with luggage or children.

A tip for your arrival

Give the exact address of your accommodation or entrance when booking, since rural addresses in the area can be hard to find by sat-nav alone. If you are heading to the park, tell the driver which entrance you need. Keep a working phone number handy so the driver can reach you if your schedule changes.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House inside Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU), holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find after you have collected your luggage, so you can go straight there once you are through baggage reclaim.