Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Waterschei

The Drive from Brussels Airport to Waterschei

Waterschei lies 90 km (56 miles) from Brussels Zaventem Airport, and the journey normally takes about 58 minutes. The route heads east out of the Brussels area towards the province of Limburg, so most of the trip is on motorway. This is a less frequently booked route, but it is available on request like any other. Weekday rush hours around Brussels and heavy rain can slow the first part of the drive, so it is sensible to add some buffer if you have a meeting or a connection to catch at the other end.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

Solo travellers, couples and small families usually fit into a private taxi, with options for up to 3 or up to 4 passengers. If you travel with several suitcases, the 4-passenger taxi leaves more room for luggage when only two or three people are on board. Larger groups can choose a private minibus with 8 or 16 seats, which suits business teams, extended families or friends travelling together. For bigger parties there are minibuses with 24, 32, 40 and 48 seats, which suit tour groups, sports teams and company events that need to arrive together in a single vehicle.

About Waterschei

Waterschei is a district of Genk in the Belgian province of Limburg. It is known for its mining past, as the Waterschei colliery was one of the coal mines of the Campine basin before it closed. The former mining site has since been redeveloped for new uses. Today the area combines residential streets with the wider services and facilities of Genk. It is useful to have the exact street address ready when you book, as the district sits within a larger town.

Meeting Point at Brussels Airport

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House with a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find after you have collected your luggage, so you can go straight there once you have your bags.