Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Walem

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, so you can go straight there and meet your driver.

The Drive from Brussels Airport to Walem

Walem lies 27 km (17 miles) from Brussels Zaventem Airport, and the trip usually takes around 21 minutes. That is a short ride for an airport transfer, but weekday morning and late-afternoon rush hours can slow traffic around Brussels and on the approach to Mechelen. If you have a tight connection or an early appointment, build in a little extra time. Bad weather can also add a few minutes.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

The route is booked less often than the busiest airport transfers, but it is available on request like any other. The vehicle you need depends on the size of your group and how much luggage you carry:

• Private Taxi for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers, suited to solo travellers, couples and small families.
• Private Minibus 8 Seats for a larger family or a small business party with extra bags.
• Private Minibus 16, 24 or 32 Seats for mid-sized groups, teams and wedding guests.
• Private Minibus 40 or 48 Seats for large groups, tour parties and company events.

If you are close to a vehicle's capacity and have a lot of luggage, choose the next size up for comfort.

Walem and Where to Stay Nearby

Walem is a small, mostly residential district of Mechelen in the province of Antwerp. It is quiet and green compared with the busy city centre, and the historic centre of Mechelen is close by. Walem itself has little in the way of well-known hotels, so most visitors stay in Mechelen. Two long-established options there are:

• Martin's Patershof, a hotel set in a former convent-style building in the city centre.
• Novotel Mechelen Centrum, a modern, reliable choice close to the centre.

Give your driver the full address of your hotel or home in Walem when you book, so the drop-off goes smoothly.