Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Esplechin

The drive from Brussels Airport to Esplechin

Esplechin lies 116 km (73 miles) from Brussels Zaventem Airport. The drive usually takes about 1 h 17 m. The route leads you out of the Brussels area and west into the Hainaut countryside near the French border. This is not one of our most frequently booked routes, but it is available on request like any other. Traffic around Brussels can be heavy on weekday mornings and late afternoons, so allow some extra time if you have a fixed appointment or a connection to catch.

Choosing the right vehicle

A private taxi is the natural choice for smaller parties. We offer taxis for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers, so a family of four with luggage can ride together. For groups, there are private minibuses with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats. They suit wedding parties, company teams, sports clubs and family gatherings, and everyone travels in one vehicle. If you are unsure, pick the size that leaves room for luggage as well as people.

Esplechin and where to stay nearby

Esplechin is a small, quiet village in the Walloon province of Hainaut. It is part of the municipality of Estaimpuis and sits in open farmland close to the French frontier. Visitors usually come for local events, family visits or business in the surrounding area rather than for sightseeing in the village itself. I could not name hotels in Esplechin itself with confidence, so for accommodation it is best to look to the nearby city of Tournai. Established options there include the Mercure Tournai and the Van der Valk Hotel Tournai. Tournai also has restaurants, shops and a historic centre with its cathedral, which makes it a practical base for a longer stay.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits for you at Java Coffee House in Brussels Zaventem Airport, holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find after you have collected your luggage. Once you have met, the driver takes you straight to the vehicle.