Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Zonnebeke

The drive from Brussels Airport to Zonnebeke

The route covers 129 km (81 miles) and usually takes about 1 h 22 m. Zonnebeke lies in West Flanders, so the journey leads west across the Flemish motorway network and finishes on smaller local roads. Allow extra time if you travel during the weekday morning or evening rush around Brussels, or in poor weather, as the first part of the trip is the busiest. Zonnebeke is a less frequently booked destination, but we arrange it on request like any other transfer.

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.

Choosing the right vehicle

For couples, families and small groups, a private taxi is the natural choice, with options for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. Larger parties can book a private minibus with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats. This suits groups with a lot of luggage, school trips and battlefield tour parties, or delegations travelling together. If you are close to the limit of a vehicle, pick the next size up so everyone has room for their bags.

About Zonnebeke

Zonnebeke is a quiet municipality in the countryside near Ypres, closely tied to the First World War. The Battle of Passchendaele was fought in this area in 1917, and today many visitors come to see the memorial sites, cemeteries and the Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917, which sits in the castle park. The landscape is flat and rural, with farmland, small villages and walking and cycling routes between the memorials.

Where to stay near Zonnebeke

Zonnebeke itself is small, and most well-known hotels are in the nearby town of Ypres (Ieper), a short drive away. Established choices there include:

• Hotel Ariane
• Hotel Regina
• Main Street Hotel

Ypres is also a convenient base for visiting the battlefield sites around Zonnebeke. Tell us your exact hotel or address when booking so the driver can take you straight to the door.