Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Herstappe

The drive from Brussels Airport to Herstappe

The route covers 83 km (52 miles) and typically takes around 51 minutes. You travel east from Zaventem towards the province of Limburg, and the last stretch leads off the main roads onto quiet rural lanes. Herstappe is not a place most drivers pass through by chance, so a driver who already knows the route saves you from searching for the right turn-off.

Morning and late-afternoon rush hours around Brussels and on the ring road can add time at the start of the journey. If you have a fixed appointment or a connecting departure, it is sensible to allow some extra margin. Heavy rain or winter conditions can also slow the final country roads.

Choosing the right vehicle

Herstappe is a small, quiet place, so most travellers arrive as a couple, a family or a small group. For these, the private taxi for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers is the natural choice, and the four-passenger option gives a little more room for luggage and a child seat.

Larger parties, such as wedding guests, a family gathering or a group visiting the area together, are better off in a private minibus. Minibuses are available with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats, so everyone can travel together instead of splitting across several cars. When you book, choose the size that also leaves space for suitcases.

About Herstappe

Herstappe is a village in the Belgian province of Limburg and is known as the smallest municipality in Belgium by population. It is rural and peaceful, set in open countryside, and it is a place to arrive at your own pace rather than a destination with many facilities. Because it is so small, it helps to have the exact address of your final stop ready before you travel, so the driver can take you right to the door.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House in Brussels Zaventem Airport with a personalised name sign. The location is easy to find after collecting your luggage, so you can meet your driver without a long walk through the terminal.