Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Rixensart

The drive from Brussels Airport to Rixensart

Rixensart is 28 km (17 miles) from Brussels Zaventem Airport. The drive usually takes about 26 minutes. It is a regularly booked route, so drivers know the way and the usual drop-off points in the area. You travel directly from the arrivals hall to your door, with no changes and no waiting for a timetable.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House with a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage, so you can go straight there after baggage reclaim.

Allow extra time at busy hours

The 26-minute figure applies to normal traffic. Roads around Brussels get slower during the morning and evening rush hours, and bad weather can add to the delay. If you have a meeting, a train or a check-in time in Rixensart, build in a buffer. The same applies in the other direction when you head back to the airport for a departure. Leaving earlier than you think you need to is cheaper than missing a flight.

Which vehicle suits your group

The vehicle you pick depends on how many people are travelling and how much luggage you have.

• Private Taxi (1-3 or 1-4 passengers): suits solo travellers, couples, small families and business trips. The 1-4 option gives a little more room for a fourth passenger.
• Private Minibus 8 Seats: for larger families or groups with several suitcases.
• Private Minibus 16 and 24 Seats: for teams, wedding parties and groups travelling to an event or a conference.
• Private Minibus 32, 40 and 48 Seats: for big delegations, school groups and tour parties who want to arrive together in one vehicle.

If your group is close to a size limit, take the larger vehicle. Luggage takes up more space than most people expect.

Rixensart as a destination

Rixensart is a French-speaking municipality in Walloon Brabant, south-east of Brussels. It includes the localities of Genval and Rosières, and it is known for its green, residential character. The Château de Rixensart and the lake at Genval are among its best-known sights. Many visitors come for business at nearby companies and offices or to see family. Others come for a quiet stay outside the capital. Please have the full street address ready for your booking, because the municipality covers several separate villages.