Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Ratingen

The drive from Brussels Airport to Ratingen

The route covers 213 km (133 miles) and typically takes 2 h 16 m. It crosses the border into Germany and ends in the Düsseldorf area. Ratingen is a less frequently booked destination, but it is available on request like any other route. Allow extra time during weekday rush hours around Brussels, Liège and the Rhine-Ruhr region, and when roadworks or heavy traffic slow the motorways. If you have a meeting or a connection, build in a buffer.

Choosing the right vehicle

A Private Taxi suits one to four passengers with normal luggage. For small groups or families with extra bags, the Private Minibus 8 Seats gives more room. Larger parties can choose from minibuses with 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats, which works well for business delegations, trade fair groups, school trips or club outings. Pick the size by passenger count and luggage, not by seats alone.

Ratingen as a destination

Ratingen is a town in North Rhine-Westphalia, just northeast of Düsseldorf. It has a historic old town with remnants of its medieval town walls, and it is also a well-known business location with many offices and company sites. Travellers often come here for work, for events in the Düsseldorf region, or to visit family. The town is close to Düsseldorf and its airport, which makes it a convenient base for the wider region.

Where to stay near Ratingen

Ratingen is next to Düsseldorf, so most visitors choose a hotel in the city. Well-established options in Düsseldorf include:

• Breidenbacher Hof, a historic luxury hotel in the city centre
• Steigenberger Parkhotel, located by the Hofgarten park
• Hilton Düsseldorf, a large international hotel

Check the exact distance to your Ratingen address before booking.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House inside Brussels Zaventem Airport, holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find after you have collected your luggage, so you can meet your driver without a long search.