Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Colfontaine

The drive from Brussels Airport to Colfontaine

Colfontaine lies 90 km (56 miles) from Brussels Zaventem Airport, and the drive typically takes around 1 h 6 m. The route leads you south-west out of the Brussels area towards Hainaut, so most of the journey is on motorway. Traffic around the Brussels ring is the main variable. Weekday morning and late-afternoon peaks can add noticeable time, so build in a buffer if you have a fixed appointment or a connection at the other end. This is a less frequently booked route, but it is available on request like any other, and the driver handles the whole trip door to door.

Which vehicle suits your group

For smaller parties, a private taxi is the natural choice. One version takes 1-3 passengers and another takes 1-4, which is useful when you travel with a few suitcases. Larger groups, such as families, colleagues or friends on a joint trip, can book a private minibus. Minibuses come with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats, so you can match the vehicle to your headcount rather than splitting into several cars. If you are close to the limit of a vehicle size and carrying a lot of luggage, it is sensible to choose the next size up so everyone travels comfortably.

A few words on Colfontaine

Colfontaine is a French-speaking municipality in the province of Hainaut, in Wallonia, close to the city of Mons. It is made up of several former villages, including Pâturages, Wasmes, Warquignies and La Bouverie, and it belongs to the region's old coal-mining area. It is mostly residential and quiet. Since the address will often be a private home, a small business or a village street, it helps to give your driver the exact address and a contact number in advance.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House with a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage. Head there after baggage reclaim and look for your name.