Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Laarne

Meeting Point at Brussels Zaventem Airport

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage, so you can meet your driver without wandering around the terminal.

The Drive from Brussels Airport to Laarne

Laarne lies 66 km (41 miles) from the airport, and the drive normally takes about 44 minutes. The route runs west from Zaventem towards East Flanders. Most of the journey is on motorway, so the trip is fairly straightforward outside the busiest hours.

Allow extra time if you travel during the morning or late-afternoon rush hour. Traffic around Brussels can slow the first part of the journey, and rain or roadworks can add further minutes. If you have a tight connection or an appointment at the other end, build in a buffer.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

The vehicle you need depends on the size of your group and how much luggage you carry:

• Private Taxi (1-3 or 1-4 passengers): suits solo travellers, couples, families and small groups with standard luggage.
• Private Minibus 8 Seats: a good choice for larger families or friends travelling together with extra bags.
• Private Minibus 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 Seats: intended for wedding parties, company groups, clubs and other large parties. They keep everyone together in one vehicle.

If you are close to the limit of a vehicle, choose the next size up so everyone has room for their luggage.

Laarne and Where to Stay Nearby

Laarne is a small municipality in East Flanders, close to the river Scheldt. It is best known for the Castle of Laarne, a medieval moated castle. The setting is quiet and rural, so most visitors come for the castle, for visits to family, or for business in the surrounding area.

Laarne itself offers little in the way of large hotels. The nearest town with a wide choice of established accommodation is Ghent, which lies a short drive away. Well-known options there include:

• Ghent Marriott Hotel, in the historic centre by the Lys.
• Novotel Gent Centrum, close to the Sint-Pieters area and the city centre.
• NH Gent Belfort, a short walk from the Belfry and the main sights.

Tell us your exact address in or near Laarne when you book, so your driver can take you straight to the door.