Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Pepinster

Meeting Point

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

The Drive to Pepinster

The route covers 121 km (76 miles) and typically takes 1 h 18 m, heading east from the airport towards the province of Liège. Pepinster is a less frequently booked destination, but the transfer is available on request just like any other. Traffic around Brussels and on the approaches to Liège can slow things down, so it is wise to allow extra time during weekday rush hours, in bad weather, or if you have a connection to make at the other end.

Pepinster is a small town in the Vesdre valley, close to Verviers, and it is known as a railway junction in this part of Wallonia. The surrounding area is green and hilly, a good base for reaching the Ardennes and the Spa region.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

Smaller parties can travel in a private taxi, with options for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. Groups with more luggage or more people can choose a private minibus. These are available with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats. For a larger group, such as a wedding party, a company outing or a sports team, one minibus keeps everyone together. Pick the size that matches your passenger count and the amount of baggage you carry.

Places to Stay Nearby

I cannot name long-established hotels in Pepinster itself with confidence, so here are two well-known ones in the nearby town of Spa:

• Radisson Blu Palace Hotel, a large, traditional hotel in the centre of Spa.
• Hotel Balmoral, a long-standing hotel on the hillside above Spa.

Both are a short onward journey from Pepinster, so you can combine a stay in Spa with a transfer from Brussels Airport.