Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Plancenoit

The drive from Brussels Airport to Plancenoit

The route covers 31 km (19 miles) and typically takes about 27 minutes by road. You leave the Zaventem area, join the Brussels ring road and continue south into Walloon Brabant. Weekday mornings and late afternoons are the busiest times on the ring, so allow some extra margin if you have a tight appointment or a connection to make. Outside those hours the journey is usually smooth.

Choosing the right vehicle

Plancenoit is a less frequently booked destination, but transfers are available on request like on any other route. Couples, solo travellers and small families fit in a private taxi, with options for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. If you travel with more luggage or a larger party, a private minibus with 8 seats is the next step up. For groups, the fleet goes up to 16, 24, 32, 40 and 48 seats, which suits wedding parties, tour groups and corporate delegations heading to the area.

About Plancenoit

Plancenoit is a small village in the municipality of Lasne, in the French-speaking province of Walloon Brabant. It is best known for its role in the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, when Prussian troops fought for the village while the main battle raged nearby. Today it is a quiet, green and mostly residential place, popular with history enthusiasts visiting the battlefield area.

Places to stay near Plancenoit

Plancenoit itself is very small, so most visitors stay in the surrounding towns. Two well-established options nearby are:

• Dolce La Hulpe Brussels in La Hulpe, a large conference-style hotel set in the woods.
• Radisson Blu Château de Genval in Genval, a lakeside hotel in a historic setting.

Both are a short drive from Plancenoit, so your driver can take you directly to your door.

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, so you can meet your driver without any searching.