Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Scherpenheuvel

The Drive from Brussels Airport to Scherpenheuvel

The route covers 50 km (31 miles) and usually takes about 36 minutes by road. This is a less frequently booked transfer, but it is available on request like any other. Traffic around Brussels and the ring road is heaviest on weekday mornings and late afternoons, so allow some extra time if your arrival or departure falls in those windows. Bad weather can also slow the last stretch on smaller roads. For an early flight, it is sensible to plan your pickup with a little margin.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

Smaller parties are well served by a private taxi, with one option for up to three passengers and another for up to four. If you travel with several suitcases or family members, the four-passenger car gives a bit more flexibility.

Larger groups can choose a private minibus. The options are:

• 8 seats for small groups and families
• 16 seats for extended families or small tour parties
• 24 seats for mid-sized groups
• 32 seats for larger parties
• 40 seats for big delegations
• 48 seats for the largest groups

Choose the vehicle according to the number of passengers and the amount of luggage you carry. Groups travelling to a pilgrimage or an event often fill a larger minibus.

About Scherpenheuvel

Scherpenheuvel is a small town in Flemish Brabant, best known as a place of pilgrimage. Its Basilica of Our Lady, a baroque church from the early 17th century, stands at the centre of a distinctive seven-sided town layout. Pilgrims and visitors come throughout the year, with the busiest periods around major religious dates. The surrounding countryside is quiet and green, so the town suits a calm stay or a day trip. If you are visiting for a specific service or event, check its start time in advance and plan your arrival with some margin.

Meeting Point at Brussels Airport

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House with a personalised name sign. The location is easy to find once you have collected your luggage, so you can meet your driver without a long walk or any confusion in the arrivals hall.