Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Rochefort

The drive from Zaventem to Rochefort

The route covers 112 km (70 miles) and typically takes 1 h 14 m. Most of the distance is on main roads heading south-east out of the Brussels region, before the landscape turns greener and hillier as you approach the Ardennes. Rochefort is an occasionally booked route, so a pre-arranged private transfer is the simplest way to avoid piecing the trip together yourself. Allow extra time if you travel during the weekday morning or evening rush around Brussels, or in busy holiday periods, as the first stretch near the airport is where delays usually build up.

Choosing the right vehicle

Smaller groups are well served by a private taxi, available for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. The 4-passenger option gives a little more room for a family or for travellers with several suitcases. Larger parties can choose a private minibus with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats, which suits groups heading to a wedding, a company event or a walking and touring holiday in the region. Pick the vehicle by passenger count first, then check that your luggage fits comfortably.

Rochefort as a destination

Rochefort is a small town in the province of Namur, on the edge of the Ardennes. It is best known for the Trappist beer brewed at the Abbey of Saint-Remy and for the Rochefort caves, a popular stop for visitors. The surrounding countryside, with its wooded valleys and the river Lomme, attracts hikers, cyclists and weekend travellers looking for a quiet base away from the cities.

Allowing for the journey

Because the trip takes a little over an hour, it works best when you leave a sensible buffer for the return leg to the airport. Plan to set off from Rochefort earlier than you think necessary, particularly if your flight departs in the morning or you are travelling at a busy time on the roads around Brussels.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House at Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU), holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find after you have collected your luggage, so you can head straight there once you leave the baggage hall.