Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Gembloux

The drive from Brussels Airport to Gembloux

The route covers 53 km (33 miles) and typically takes about 42 minutes. Most of the trip runs south-east from Zaventem along the motorway network towards Namur province. Morning and late-afternoon rush hours around the Brussels ring can add time, so allow a buffer if you have a connection or an appointment waiting in Gembloux. Bad weather can slow traffic as well.

Choosing the right vehicle

Couples and small families fit a private taxi, with options for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. For larger parties with suitcases, there is a private minibus with 8 seats. Groups can step up to minibuses with 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats. That makes the route workable for university delegations, conference teams or wedding parties heading to the area. Pick the size according to luggage as well as headcount.

Gembloux as a destination

Gembloux is a small town in the province of Namur, in Wallonia. It is known for its historic abbey and for the Agro-Bio Tech faculty of the University of Liège, which brings students and visiting academics to the town. The centre is compact and easy to explore on foot, and the town sits between Brussels and Namur.

Where to stay near Gembloux

I cannot confirm well-known long-established hotels in Gembloux itself, so here are options in nearby Namur, the provincial capital and roughly a short drive from Gembloux:

• Novotel Namur
• Hôtel Les Tanneurs de Namur
• Hôtel Château de Namur

Check the exact location of your accommodation before booking, so your driver has the correct address.

Meeting point at Brussels Airport

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 walk over and meet your driver without delay.