Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Loverval

The drive from Zaventem to Loverval

The route covers 81 km (50 miles) and usually takes about 55 minutes. You leave the Brussels ring road and continue south towards Wallonia, so the journey is mostly motorway. Allow extra time if you land during the weekday morning or late afternoon rush, when the Brussels ring can slow down. Heavy rain or roadworks can also add minutes. This is an occasionally booked route, and a private transfer takes you from the terminal to the door without changes.

Choosing the right vehicle

For small parties, a private taxi seats 1-3 or 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. Pick the size by passenger count and by how many suitcases you carry. A group of six with golf bags or sports equipment, for example, is better off with the 8-seat minibus than a taxi. Wedding parties and company outings can use the larger minibuses so everyone travels together.

About Loverval

Loverval is a residential area in the Charleroi region of Wallonia, the French-speaking part of Belgium. It is a quiet, green suburb rather than a tourist centre. Many visitors come for business in the Charleroi area, for family visits or to explore the surrounding countryside. Charleroi's city centre and its railway station are a short drive away.

Where to stay near Loverval

I cannot name well-known hotels in Loverval itself with confidence, so here are two in the nearest larger town, Charleroi:

• Mercure Charleroi Centre Grand Place
• Ibis Charleroi Centre

Both are in the city centre, a short drive from Loverval. Check the exact location before you book.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House in Brussels Zaventem Airport, holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage.