Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Sainte-Ode

Meeting Point at Brussels Airport

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House with a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage.

The Drive from Zaventem to Sainte-Ode

Sainte-Ode lies 139 km (87 miles) from Brussels Zaventem Airport, and the journey normally takes about 1 h 30 m. You leave the airport area, pass the Brussels ring road and then head south-east towards the Ardennes, where the landscape turns from suburbs to rolling hills, farmland and forest.

The Brussels ring road is the main source of delays, so allow extra time if you travel during the morning or evening rush hour. In the Ardennes, winter weather, fog or snow can slow the last part of the route. If you have a tight schedule on the other end, such as a check-in time or a reservation, build in a small buffer.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

The route is a less frequently booked one, but it is available on request like any other. The vehicle you pick depends on your group size and luggage:

• Private Taxi (1-3 or 1-4 passengers): suits couples, families and small groups with standard luggage.
• Private Minibus 8 Seats: a good fit for larger families or friends travelling together with extra bags.
• Private Minibus 16 and 24 Seats: work well for walking groups, club outings and family gatherings.
• Private Minibus 32, 40 and 48 Seats: intended for larger parties such as tour groups, company events and wedding guests.

Everyone travels together in one private vehicle, with no shared stops along the way.

About Sainte-Ode

Sainte-Ode is a small village in the Belgian Ardennes, in the province of Luxembourg and not far from Bastogne. The area is known for its woodland, quiet roads and countryside, which make it a base for walking, cycling and a few days away from the city. Services in the village are limited, so it helps to arrange your arrival and your onward plans in advance.

Because the final stretch runs on rural roads, it is useful to give your driver the exact address of your accommodation when you book. That way you are taken straight to the door.