Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Tremelo

The drive from Zaventem to Tremelo

Tremelo lies 39 km (24 miles) from Brussels Zaventem Airport, and the drive normally takes about 35 minutes. The route heads north-east through Flemish Brabant on the motorway network and then on local roads. Allow extra time during the weekday morning and late-afternoon rush hours, when traffic around the Brussels ring and towards Leuven and Mechelen slows down. Bad weather and roadworks can add to the journey as well.

Choosing the right vehicle

For couples, solo travellers and small families, a private taxi is the simplest option: one version takes up to 3 passengers and another up to 4. Larger groups can choose a private minibus with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats. Pick the size according to both passengers and luggage. If you are travelling with bulky bags, sports equipment or prams, go one size up so everyone rides comfortably.

Tremelo as a destination

Tremelo is a quiet, mostly rural municipality in Flemish Brabant, in the Dutch-speaking part of Belgium. It is best known as the birthplace of Father Damien, the missionary to Hawaii. The area suits visitors who want calm surroundings, cycling routes and easy access to Leuven, Mechelen and Brussels.

Where to stay near Tremelo

I cannot name well-known hotels in Tremelo itself with confidence, so here are established options in Leuven, the nearest larger city with a wide choice of accommodation. Martin's Klooster Hotel is set in a converted historic building. Park Inn by Radisson Leuven is a larger, modern hotel. Hotel Industrie is a familiar address close to the station. Leuven is roughly a short drive from Tremelo, so a transfer there is easy to arrange.

Meeting point

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House with a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage and walked into the arrivals area.