Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Esch-sur-Alzette

The Drive from Brussels Airport to Esch-sur-Alzette

The route covers 216 km (135 miles) and typically takes 2 h 18 m. It leads south-east out of the Brussels area, through Wallonia and across the border into Luxembourg. This is a less frequently booked route, but it is available on request like any other. Allow extra time if you travel during the morning or evening rush around the Brussels ring, or in winter, when weather can slow traffic on the higher ground in the south. Border-area traffic can also add a few minutes, so it is wise not to schedule a tight appointment right after arrival.

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, so you can meet without any searching around the terminal.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

Solo travellers, couples and small families are well served by a private taxi, available for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. Larger parties can choose a private minibus with 8 or 16 seats, which gives everyone room for suitcases on a journey of over two hours. For bigger groups such as conference delegates, sports teams or wedding guests, minibuses with 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats are available. Pick the size that matches your passengers and luggage, rather than the bare minimum, so the ride stays comfortable.

About Esch-sur-Alzette

Esch-sur-Alzette is the second-largest city in Luxembourg and lies in the far south of the country, close to the French border. Its history is closely tied to the steel industry, and that heritage is still visible today. The former industrial site of Belval is now home to part of the University of Luxembourg, along with preserved blast furnaces and the Rockhal concert venue. The town centre has a lively pedestrian shopping street, the Rue de l'Alzette, with plenty of cafés and restaurants. It makes a practical base for visitors to the university, for business trips in the south of Luxembourg, and for travellers who want to explore the region at a calmer pace than the capital. Luxembourg City is only a short distance to the north.