Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Citadines Apart’hotel Sainte-Catherine Brussels

The Drive from Zaventem to the City Centre

The route covers 25 km (16 miles) and typically takes 31 minutes. Most of the journey runs along the motorway into Brussels, followed by a short stretch through the busy centre. Allow extra time during weekday morning and late afternoon rush hours, as the ring road and the inner-city approach can slow down. The streets around Sainte-Catherine include pedestrian areas, so the driver will use the nearest practical access point to the aparthotel.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

For couples, solo travellers and small families, a private taxi is available for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. Groups of up to 8 can travel together in an 8-seat minibus, which leaves more space for suitcases. Larger parties such as conference delegations, school trips or tour groups can choose minibuses with 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 or 64 seats, so everyone arrives at the same time and in one vehicle.

Staying Near Sainte-Catherine

Citadines Apart’hotel Sainte-Catherine sits in central Brussels, close to the Place Sainte-Catherine area, a part of the old town known for its restaurants and its proximity to the Grand-Place. Apartment-style accommodation like this suits longer stays and families who want a kitchenette. If you are comparing places to stay in the same central district, two long-established names are Hotel Métropole, a historic hotel on Place de Brouckère, and Hotel Amigo, close to the Grand-Place.

Meeting Point at Brussels Airport

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find after you have collected your luggage, so you can meet your driver without searching the terminal.

Public Transport Alternative

Train to Brussels-Central, then metro to Sainte-Catherine, 1 change required, approx. 35–45 minutes total. The train runs from the station beneath the airport, and the metro leaves from the Gare Centrale station. Expect some walking with your luggage through the station, which is worth considering if you travel with heavy bags or small children.