Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Callenelle

The drive from Brussels Airport to Callenelle

Callenelle lies 117 km (73 miles) from Brussels Zaventem Airport, and the drive normally takes about 1 h 14 m. The route runs from the Brussels ring towards the west of Hainaut, close to the French border. This is not one of our most frequently booked routes, but it is available on request like any other, and your driver is assigned to your journey alone.

The stated time is a typical figure. Brussels traffic is the main variable: the ring road is often busy on weekday mornings and again from mid-afternoon to early evening, so allow some extra margin if you have a tight connection or an appointment on arrival. Late-evening and early-morning journeys are usually quicker.

Which vehicle suits your group

For solo travellers, couples and small families, a private taxi is the simplest choice. The 1-3 passenger car suits light luggage, while the 1-4 passenger taxi gives a family of four a little more flexibility.

Larger parties are better off in a minibus. The 8-seat minibus works well for extended families or a group of colleagues with suitcases. For wedding parties, reunions, sports teams or organised tours, minibuses with 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats are available, so everyone arrives together in one vehicle instead of splitting across several cars. When you book, count the luggage as well as the passengers, especially for a longer ride of well over an hour.

Callenelle as a destination

Callenelle is a small village in the province of Hainaut, part of the municipality of Péruwelz, right at the border with France. It is a quiet, rural setting with countryside all around, far from the pace of the capital. Péruwelz itself is the nearest town for shops, restaurants and services, and it is known for the Basilica of Bon-Secours, a well-known landmark and pilgrimage site in the area. Because the village is small, it helps to have the exact street address or a nearby landmark ready when you book, so the driver can take you right to the door.

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 without searching the arrivals hall.