Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Ranst

The drive from Brussels Airport to Ranst

The distance between Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) and Ranst is 52 km (33 miles), and the typical driving time is 41 minutes. That figure assumes normal traffic. On weekday mornings and late afternoons, the roads around Brussels and Antwerp can slow down, and heavy rain or roadworks can add further time. If you have a fixed appointment in Ranst, plan a comfortable buffer instead of counting on the minimum.

Ranst is a less frequently booked route, but it is available on request like any other, so you can arrange it in advance without any special conditions.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House with a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find after you have collected your luggage, so you can walk straight there without searching.

Choosing the right vehicle

The vehicle should match your group size and the amount of luggage you carry.

• Private Taxi (1-3 or 1-4 passengers): suits solo travellers, couples, families and small business groups.
• Private Minibus 8 Seats: a good choice for larger families or friends travelling with extra bags.
• Private Minibus 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 Seats: intended for tour groups, school trips, sports teams and company events, so everyone arrives together in one vehicle.

If you are close to the upper limit of a vehicle, choose the next size up, especially when you travel with suitcases, prams or sports equipment.

Ranst and where to stay nearby

Ranst is a municipality in the province of Antwerp, east of the city of Antwerp. It is a mostly residential and green area, which makes it a calm base compared with the busy city centres. I cannot name long-established hotels in Ranst itself with confidence, so for hotels the nearest larger town is Antwerp, which lies a short drive away.

• Hilton Antwerp Old Town: a well-known hotel in the historic centre of Antwerp.
• Radisson Blu Astrid Hotel: a long-standing hotel close to Antwerp-Central station.

If you stay in Antwerp but have business or family in Ranst, your driver can drop you at either place on request.