Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Smeerebbe

The drive from Brussels Airport to Smeerebbe

Smeerebbe lies about 55 km (34 miles) from Brussels Zaventem Airport, and the drive normally takes around 45 minutes. The route leads southwest out of the Brussels area into the countryside of East Flanders. Most of the journey is on main roads, so the last stretch is usually calmer than the start.

Allow extra time if you travel during the weekday morning or late afternoon rush, when the roads around Brussels and the ring are busiest. Bad weather and roadworks can also add a few minutes. If you have a tight onward appointment, plan a small buffer rather than counting on the minimum driving time.

This is a less frequently booked route, but it is available on request like any other. Your driver takes you directly from the airport to your address, with no changes and no waiting for other passengers.

Choosing the right vehicle

For smaller parties, a private taxi is available in two sizes: one for 1-3 passengers and one for 1-4 passengers. If you travel with a lot of luggage, the three-passenger option leaves more room in the boot, while the four-passenger version suits a full family or a group of colleagues.

Larger groups can book a private minibus. The 8-seat minibus works well for extended families or small teams. For wedding parties, club trips or company groups, there are minibuses with 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats. Pick the size according to the number of travellers, and remember to count the luggage as well.

About Smeerebbe

Smeerebbe is a small village in the Flemish countryside, part of the municipality of Geraardsbergen in East Flanders. It is a quiet, rural area of fields, farms and country lanes, better suited to a peaceful stay than to sightseeing in a busy centre. Geraardsbergen itself is the nearest larger town and is known for its hill, the Muur, which features in Belgian cycling.

Because the village is small, it helps to have the full street address ready before you travel, so your driver can take you right to the door.

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.