Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Erkrath

The Drive from Brussels Airport to Erkrath

The route covers 210 km (131 miles) and typically takes 2 h 27 m. It crosses the Belgian-German border and ends in the Düsseldorf area of North Rhine-Westphalia. Erkrath is not one of our most frequently booked destinations, but the transfer is available on request like any other. Allow extra time during weekday rush hours and on Friday afternoons, when the roads around Cologne and Düsseldorf are often busy. Roadworks and border-area traffic can also add minutes, so a small buffer is sensible if you have a meeting or an onward connection.

Meeting Point at Brussels Zaventem Airport

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House with a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find after you have collected your luggage.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

A Private Taxi suits one to four passengers with normal luggage. Larger parties can choose a private minibus with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats, so a family, a business delegation or a coach-sized tour group can all travel together in one vehicle. For a drive of almost two and a half hours, it is worth picking a vehicle with some spare room for bags rather than filling every seat. If your group is close to a size limit, choose the next category up.

About Erkrath

Erkrath is a town in the Mettmann district of North Rhine-Westphalia, directly east of Düsseldorf. It is largely a residential and commercial town with quick road and rail links to the state capital, which makes it practical for visitors with business in the Düsseldorf region. The nearby Neander Valley, known for the discovery of Neanderthal remains in 1856, lies on the border between Erkrath and neighbouring Mettmann and is a popular spot for walks.

Places to Stay Nearby

I cannot name long-established hotels in Erkrath itself with confidence, so here are well-known ones in neighbouring Düsseldorf, a short drive away:

• Breidenbacher Hof, a historic luxury hotel in central Düsseldorf
• Steigenberger Parkhotel Düsseldorf, close to the Königsallee shopping street
• Hotel Nikko Düsseldorf, a large business hotel near the city centre

Tell the driver your exact address when booking so the drop-off goes smoothly.