Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Herzogenrath

The drive from Brussels Airport to Herzogenrath

The route covers 140 km (87 miles) and typically takes 1 h 37 m. It leads east from Zaventem across Belgium and over the border into Germany, where Herzogenrath lies in the Aachen region. Herzogenrath is a less frequently booked destination, but transfers here are available on request like on any other route. Morning and late-afternoon traffic around Brussels and on the approach to the German border can slow the trip, so allow some extra time if you have a fixed appointment or a connecting booking. Because you cross an international border, keep your passport or ID card within easy reach.

Choosing the right vehicle

A Private Taxi suits solo travellers, couples and families of up to four. For larger parties, the minibus options start at 8 seats and go up to 48 seats, so everyone travels together in one vehicle:

• Private Minibus 8 Seats: 1-8 passengers
• Private Minibus 16 Seats: 1-16 passengers
• Private Minibus 24 Seats: 1-24 passengers
• Private Minibus 32 Seats: 1-32 passengers
• Private Minibus 40 Seats: 1-40 passengers
• Private Minibus 48 Seats: 1-48 passengers

Business groups, conference delegations and teams with a lot of luggage will find the larger minibuses the simplest choice.

Herzogenrath and where to stay

Herzogenrath is a town in North Rhine-Westphalia that sits directly on the Dutch border, next to Kerkrade. It has a mining past and is part of the wider Aachen area. I could not name long-established hotels in Herzogenrath itself with confidence, so for accommodation the nearest larger city, Aachen, is a safer reference. Well-known options there include:

• Pullman Aachen Quellenhof
• Mercure Hotel Aachen Europaplatz
• Aquis Grana Cityhotel

Your driver can take you to any of these or to a private address in Herzogenrath.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits 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, so you can meet your driver without searching the terminal.