How far is it from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Etterbeek?

The distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Etterbeek is 13 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Etterbeek?

The drive from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Etterbeek takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Etterbeek?

The fastest route from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Etterbeek covers 13 km with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Etterbeek from Brussels Airport (BRU)?

Etterbeek lies roughly to the south-west of Brussels Airport (BRU).

Where can I find a 24h service station between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Etterbeek?

Along the route from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Etterbeek you can fill up at DATS 24 (24/7), Esso (24/7), TotalEnergies (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Brussels Airport (BRU) Etterbeek

Distance: 13 kmDrive time: 20 min

Driving from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Etterbeek takes about 20 min via E40. The distance is 13 km. The straight-line distance is 11 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions26 · 13 km

1 Depart 101 m
2 Turn slightly left 94 m
3 Turn slightly left 7 m
4 Turn slightly left 65 m
5 Turn slightly left onto Luchthaven Brussel Nationaal 398 m
6 Keep slightly left 2 km
7 Take exit slightly right 404 m
8 Keep slightly left 689 m
9 Continue straight 2 km
10 Take exit slightly left 150 m
11 Merge slightly left 715 m
12 Take exit slightly right 216 m
13 Keep slightly right 969 m

14 Merge slightly left 2 km
15 Keep slightly right 2 km
16 Keep slightly right 434 m
17 Keep slightly left 567 m
18 Continue straight onto Tunnel Reyers-Centre - Reyers-centrumtunnel 2 km
19 Turn left onto Avenue de la Joyeuse Entrée - Blijde Inkomstlaan 406 m
20 At end of road, turn left onto Avenue d'Auderghem - Oudergemselaan 89 m
21 Continue straight onto Avenue d'Auderghem - Oudergemlaan 533 m
22 Turn right onto Rue Louis Hap - Louis Hapstraat 147 m
23 Turn right onto Rue Richard Kips - Richard Kips straat 103 m
24 Turn right onto Chaussée Saint-Pierre - Sint-Pieterssteenweg 21 m
25 Turn left 19 m
26 Arrive right

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The return trip from Etterbeek to Brussels Airport (BRU) covers roughly the same distance, 13 km.

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How far is it from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Etterbeek?: The distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Etterbeek is 13 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Etterbeek?: The drive from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Etterbeek takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Etterbeek?: The fastest route from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Etterbeek covers 13 km with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Etterbeek from Brussels Airport (BRU)?: Etterbeek lies roughly to the south-west of Brussels Airport (BRU).
Where can I find a 24h service station between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Etterbeek?: Along the route from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Etterbeek you can fill up at DATS 24 (24/7), Esso (24/7), TotalEnergies (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

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