Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Erftstadt

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 walk there straight from baggage reclaim.

The Drive to Erftstadt

The transfer covers 199 km (124 miles) and typically takes 2 h 6 m. The route leaves the Brussels area, crosses the Belgian-German border and ends in the Rhineland, west of Cologne. Allow extra time if you travel during the morning or evening rush hours around Brussels or Cologne, or in heavy rain or snow, and when roadworks slow the motorways. Erftstadt is a less frequently booked destination, but it is available on request just like any other route, so it is best to arrange your transfer ahead of your arrival.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

The vehicle depends on the size of your group and how much luggage you carry:

• Private Taxi: 1-4 passengers, suited to individual travellers, couples and small families.
• Private Minibus 8 Seats: up to 8 passengers, a good option for larger families or colleagues with extra bags.
• Private Minibus 16 and 24 Seats: for teams, clubs and mid-sized tour groups.
• Private Minibus 32, 40 and 48 Seats: for large delegations, conference groups and coach-sized parties.

Erftstadt and Where to Stay

Erftstadt is a town in North Rhine-Westphalia, in the Rhein-Erft district between Cologne and the Eifel foothills. It is made up of several districts, including Lechenich, known for its historic town centre, and Liblar. The town is mostly residential and green, and it is a convenient base for visiting Cologne or Bonn.

The best-known place to stay in Erftstadt is the Schlosshotel Gracht in Liblar, a moated castle that has long been used as a hotel and event venue. If you need more choice, the neighbouring town of Brühl has the Ling Bao and Matamba themed hotels at the Phantasialand leisure park, and both are a short drive from Erftstadt.