Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Mainz

Meeting Point

After you collect your luggage, head to Java Coffee House, where your driver waits with a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have left baggage reclaim, so there is no need to search the terminal.

The Drive from Brussels Airport to Mainz

The journey covers 361 km (225 miles) and typically takes 3 h 57 m. It leads from Belgium across the border into Germany and ends on the Rhine. This is a less frequently booked route, but it is available on request just like any other transfer.

Allow extra time if you travel on a Friday afternoon, before a public holiday or during peak commuting hours. Traffic around larger German cities and roadworks can add to the usual driving time. On a trip of almost four hours, a short rest stop is worth planning, especially with children or larger groups.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

The vehicle depends mainly on group size and luggage.

• Private Taxi: 1-4 passengers, suited to individual travellers, couples and small families.
• Private Minibus 8 Seats: up to 8 passengers, useful when you carry extra bags.
• Private Minibus 16 and 24 Seats: for business groups, clubs and extended families.
• Private Minibus 32, 40 and 48 Seats: for conference delegations, tour groups and larger parties.

Everyone travels together in one private vehicle, so you stay on your own schedule from the airport to your destination.

Mainz and Where to Stay

Mainz is the capital of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate and sits on the west bank of the Rhine, close to Frankfurt. It is known as the home town of Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of movable-type printing, and the Gutenberg Museum tells that story. The old town, with its cathedral and market square, is compact and easy to explore on foot. The city is also a wine-region hub and a regular host of trade events and conferences.

Well-known places to stay in Mainz include:

• Hilton Mainz, beside the Rhine near the Rheingoldhalle congress centre.
• Hyatt Regency Mainz, also on the riverfront and popular with business travellers.
• Favorite Parkhotel Mainz, set near the Rhine and the city park.

Share your hotel name with the booking so the driver can plan the final stretch of the route.