Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Halle

The Drive from Brussels Airport to Halle

The route between Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) and Halle covers 41 km (26 miles), and the typical driving time is 31 minutes. Halle lies south-west of the capital, so most of the journey follows the Brussels ring road before you leave towards the Pajottenland side of the region. This is a regularly booked route, and drivers know it well.

The ring road is the part that can slow things down. Weekday mornings and late afternoons are the busiest times, and roadworks or an accident can add delay at any hour. If you have a train to catch, an appointment or a check-in time in Halle, build in a comfortable margin on top of the 31 minutes.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

Eight vehicle types are available, so you can match the transfer to your group and luggage.

• Private Taxi (1-3 passengers): suits solo travellers, couples and small families.
• Private Taxi (1-4 passengers): gives a little more room for a fourth person or extra bags.
• Private Minibus 8 Seats: works well for larger families or colleagues travelling together.
• Private Minibus 16 and 24 Seats: suit tour groups, school trips and wedding parties.
• Private Minibus 32, 40 and 48 Seats: cover large delegations, club outings and event groups in one vehicle.

If your group is close to a vehicle's limit, choose the next size up. Suitcases take space too.

Halle as a Destination

Halle is a historic town in Flemish Brabant, a short distance from Brussels. It is best known for the Basilica of Our Lady, a Gothic church that has drawn pilgrims for centuries and stands near the compact town centre. Just outside town, the Hallerbos woodland is famous in spring, when bluebells carpet the forest floor. Halle also has its own railway station, which makes onward travel to Brussels and other Belgian cities straightforward.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House in Brussels Zaventem Airport with a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage, so you can head straight there without searching the terminal.

Public Transport from the Airport to Halle

A scheduled rail connection exists between the airport and Halle. Here is how it works:

Train to Brussels-South, then train to Halle, 1 change required, approx. 50–70 minutes total.

The airport has its own railway station below the terminal, and Halle station is served by regular trains from Brussels-South. A private transfer is usually quicker and easier if you travel with heavy luggage or in a group, or arrive at a time when you do not want to depend on train timetables.