Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Lovenjoel

The Drive from Brussels Airport to Lovenjoel

Lovenjoel lies 31 km (19 miles) from Brussels Zaventem Airport, and the drive typically takes about 26 minutes. The route heads east from the airport towards the Leuven area, so you stay clear of the centre of Brussels. Weekday rush hours on the ring roads and the approaches to Leuven can slow things down, so add a little buffer if you have a tight appointment or a connection to make. This is a less frequently booked route, but it is available on request just like any other.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

For small parties, a private taxi is available for 1-3 passengers or for 1-4 passengers, which suits couples, families and business travellers with standard luggage. Larger groups can book a private minibus with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats. That range covers anything from an extended family to a wedding party, a conference delegation or a sports team heading to the area. If you are travelling with a lot of luggage, bulky equipment or children's seats, pick the next size up so everyone has room.

About Lovenjoel

Lovenjoel is a small village in the province of Flemish Brabant, part of the municipality of Bierbeek and close to Leuven. It is a quiet, mostly residential and rural place, with farmland and green surroundings rather than big tourist sights. Most visitors come to see family or friends, for work in the Leuven region, or to stay somewhere calmer than the city.

Where to Stay Nearby

Lovenjoel itself is small, so the best-known accommodation is in nearby Leuven, a short drive away. Two long-established options there are:

• Martin's Klooster Hotel, set in a converted historic building in the city centre.
• Leuven Begijnhof Hotel, located in the historic Groot Begijnhof area.

Both are easy to reach by road, so your driver can take you on to Leuven if you are staying there rather than in Lovenjoel.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits for you 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.