Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Westvleteren

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.

The Drive to Westvleteren

The route covers 149 km (93 miles) and typically takes 1 h 41 m, heading west across Flanders towards the French border. Westvleteren is not a frequently booked destination, but the transfer is available on request just like any other. Allow extra time if you travel during the weekday morning or late afternoon rush around Brussels, or in poor weather, as the final stretch runs on smaller regional roads. A door-to-door ride is also the simplest option for a village in the countryside.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

Smaller groups are well served by a private taxi, with one option for up to 3 passengers and another for up to 4. If you travel with more people or extra luggage, a private minibus is available with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats. This suits families, cycling groups, tour parties and visitors travelling together for an event or a stay in the region. Choose the size that matches your group and baggage so everyone rides comfortably for the whole journey.

About Westvleteren

Westvleteren is a small village in West Flanders, in the municipality of Vleteren, set in quiet farmland near the French border. It is best known for the Trappist abbey of Saint Sixtus, whose beer is famous among enthusiasts. The abbey itself is a working monastery, so it is not a regular tourist attraction. Across the road, the café In de Vrede welcomes visitors. The surrounding landscape suits walking and cycling, and the First World War sites around Ypres are not far away.

Where to Stay Nearby

Westvleteren itself is very small, so most visitors stay in the nearby town of Poperinge. Well-known options there include:

• Talbot House, a historic First World War rest house that still offers simple accommodation.
• Hotel Amfora, a long-standing hotel on the main market square.

Let your driver know the name of your accommodation when you book, so the drop-off address is clear from the start.