Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Tienen

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House in Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) with a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find after you have collected your luggage, so you can go straight there and look for your name.

The Drive from Brussels Airport to Tienen

Tienen lies 46 km (29 miles) from the airport, and the trip usually takes about 35 minutes. This is a regularly booked route, and the driver knows the roads east of Brussels well. The journey mostly follows the motorway network towards Leuven and continues into the Hageland countryside of Flemish Brabant.

Allow extra time during the weekday morning and late afternoon rush hours, when traffic around Brussels and Leuven slows down. Rain, roadworks and the odd accident can also add minutes. If you have a fixed appointment in Tienen, plan a small buffer after landing for passport control and baggage reclaim.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

The vehicle should match your group size and luggage.

• Private Taxi (1-3 or 1-4 passengers): suits solo travellers, couples, small families and business visitors.
• Private Minibus 8 Seats: good for larger families or friends travelling with extra suitcases.
• Private Minibus 16 and 24 Seats: work well for company delegations, sports teams and wedding parties.
• Private Minibus 32, 40 and 48 Seats: made for large tour groups, school trips and event guests arriving together.

If you carry bulky items such as sports equipment or several large cases, choose the next size up for more room.

Tienen at a Glance

Tienen is a town in the Flemish Brabant province, known for its long association with the sugar industry. Its historic centre is built around the large Grote Markt, and the Gothic Sint-Germanuskerk is one of the best-known landmarks. The town has a relaxed, regional character, and it is a convenient base for exploring the Hageland area and the surrounding fruit-growing countryside. Leuven, with its university and lively old town, is also close by.

Where to Stay Near Tienen

Tienen itself has a limited choice of well-known hotels. Many visitors therefore stay in nearby Leuven, a larger university city with more options. Two established names there are Martin's Klooster Hotel, set in a converted historic building, and the Leuven Marriott Hotel, which sits close to the city centre. Both are a short drive from Tienen. If your hotel is in Leuven or elsewhere in the region, give the driver the full address when booking so the transfer can go straight to the door.