Brussels Airport to Leuven by taxi
From arrivals to your door — and back for your flight.
Leuven is 24 km from Brussels Airport (Zaventem) and 72 km from Charleroi Airport. We track your flight, meet you in the arrivals hall with your name, and drive you straight to your address in Leuven — at any hour.
Distance and journey time to Leuven
Terminal to city centre. The first time is for a clear road (at night), the second for rush hour.
Your drop-off in Leuven
The closest city to Brussels Airport on this list: we drive you inside Leuven's ring, to Heverlee, Kessel-Lo, Wilsele, Gasthuisberg hospital or the campus.
Flying out of Belgium from Leuven?
For a 6 am flight from Brussels Airport, if your airline asks you to be there 2 hours early, we leave Leuven around 3:15 am.For a 6:30 am flight from Charleroi, leave around 3:00 am.
These are guidelines: we set the exact time with you when booking, based on your address and airline.
When you land: we're waiting
We track your flight: early or late, the driver works to the actual landing time and waits in the arrivals hall with your name. Then straight to Leuven, to your door.
Taxi or train?
Leuven has a direct train from Brussels Airport, about a quarter of an hour. Alone, that's hard to beat. A taxi makes sense at night, with lots of luggage, or from Charleroi, where no train goes.
The right vehicle
Saloon or van
Saloon for 1 to 4 passengers and their luggage; van for up to 7 passengers on request; minibus for a group, depending on availability.
Wheelchair
Ramp-equipped vehicle, wheelchair secured with straps, no surcharge.
Driver confirmed by SMS
Driver confirmation before pickup. Pay by card or cash.
VAT invoice
For business travel: invoice in your company's name.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a taxi from Brussels Airport to Leuven? +
About 24 km via the E40: 20 to 35 min depending on the time of day. At night, expect the shorter time.
And from Charleroi Airport to Leuven? +
About 72 km via the E40, R0 et A54: 1 h 05 to 1 h 30 depending on traffic.
Will the driver wait if my flight is late? +
We track your flight and the driver works to the actual landing time, waiting in the arrivals hall with your name.
How much is a taxi from Brussels Airport to Leuven? +
The price depends on your exact address, the time, the airport and the vehicle. We give it to you before the ride, on the phone or when we confirm your booking.
Can you take a family or a wheelchair? +
Yes: a van for up to 7 passengers on request, child seats on request, and a ramp-equipped vehicle for a wheelchair, no surcharge.
Your next ride. No surprises.
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