Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Sint-Niklaas

The Drive from Brussels Airport to Sint-Niklaas

Sint-Niklaas lies 52 km (32 miles) from Brussels Zaventem Airport, and the drive typically takes around 47 minutes. The route heads out of the Brussels area towards East Flanders, so most of the journey is on motorway before you reach the local roads into town. This is a regularly booked route, and drivers are familiar with it.

Brussels and the ring roads around it are among the busiest in Belgium. Morning and late-afternoon rush hours can add noticeable time, and so can bad weather or roadworks. If you have a fixed appointment, a train to catch or a ceremony to attend in Sint-Niklaas, build in a comfortable buffer rather than counting on the minimum journey time.

Meeting Point at Brussels Zaventem 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.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

Smaller parties are well served by a private taxi. There is a version for 1 to 3 passengers and one for 1 to 4 passengers, which gives a little more room for cases when you travel as a family or a small group of colleagues.

For bigger groups, private minibuses are available with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats. They suit wedding parties, sports teams, school trips, company outings and families travelling with a lot of luggage. Pick the vehicle by the total number of people, and keep in mind that suitcases, prams and sports equipment take up space too. If you are close to the upper limit of a vehicle, choose the next size up for a more relaxed ride.

Sint-Niklaas as a Destination

Sint-Niklaas is a city in East Flanders, in the Waasland region between Antwerp and Ghent. It is best known for its Grote Markt, a very large square in the centre of town surrounded by shops, cafés and historic buildings. The city has a lively shopping area and a railway station, and it is a practical base for visiting other Flemish towns nearby.

Because the city centre has pedestrian areas and a mix of narrow streets, it helps to give your driver the exact address of your hotel, home or venue when you book. That way the drop-off is as close to your door as local traffic rules allow, and you avoid dragging luggage across the square.