Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Alblasserdam

The drive from Zaventem to Alblasserdam

The route covers 131 km (82 miles) and typically takes 1 h 30 m. It crosses the border from Belgium into the Netherlands and ends in the Rotterdam–Dordrecht area. Allow extra time on weekday mornings and late afternoons, when traffic around Antwerp and Rotterdam is at its heaviest. Bad weather can also slow the last stretch. Alblasserdam is a less frequently booked destination, but the transfer is available on request like any other.

Choosing the right vehicle

For solo travellers, couples and small families, a private taxi is the simplest option: one seats 1-3 passengers and the other 1-4. Larger groups can book a private minibus with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats. This suits business teams, shipyard and offshore crews, wedding parties and tour groups travelling together. Choose a vehicle that also leaves room for the luggage you are bringing.

Alblasserdam and where to stay

Alblasserdam is a town in South Holland on the river Noord, in the Alblasserwaard region. It is known for its shipbuilding and maritime industry, and the famous windmills of Kinderdijk are just next door. I cannot confidently name long-established hotels in Alblasserdam itself, so here are well-known ones in nearby Rotterdam, a short drive away:

• Hotel New York, in the former Holland America Line headquarters on the Maas
• Mainport Hotel, on the riverfront in the city centre
• Inntel Hotels Rotterdam Centre, close to the central shopping area

Meeting Point

At Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU), your driver waits at Java Coffee House with a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find after you have collected your luggage.