Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Solingen

The drive from Brussels Zaventem to Solingen

Solingen lies 238 km (148 miles) from Brussels Zaventem Airport, and the journey usually takes about 2 h 43 m. The route crosses the Belgian-German border and continues into North Rhine-Westphalia. This is a less frequently booked route, but it is available on request like any other. Allow extra time during morning and evening rush hours, and when you travel on a Friday afternoon or at the start of a holiday period. Traffic on the busy motorways around the Cologne and Düsseldorf area can add to the time. If you have a meeting or a connection in Solingen, it helps to plan a buffer.

Choosing the right vehicle

A private taxi suits one to four passengers with standard luggage. For a family with extra bags or a small business group, the 8-seat minibus gives more room. Larger parties can choose from minibuses with 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats. These work well for company delegations, sports teams, tour groups and wedding parties travelling together. Since the drive takes well over two and a half hours, a vehicle with a little spare space is more comfortable than one filled to the last seat.

Solingen as a destination

Solingen is a city in the Bergisches Land region of North Rhine-Westphalia, widely known as the City of Blades (Klingenstadt) for its long tradition of making knives, scissors and cutlery. Visitors often come for business with local manufacturers, for family visits, or to see the sights nearby. These include Schloss Burg, a reconstructed castle above the Wupper valley, and the Müngsten Bridge, which is known as the highest railway bridge in Germany. A private transfer takes you straight to your address in the city, without having to change vehicles on the way.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House inside Brussels Zaventem Airport, holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find after you have collected your luggage. Once you have met, the driver takes you to the vehicle and starts the journey to Solingen.