Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam (all areas)

The drive from Brussels Airport to Amsterdam

The route covers 200 km (125 miles) and typically takes 2 h 14 m. It heads north from Zaventem across the Belgian border into the Netherlands. Allow extra time if you travel during weekday rush hours, when the roads around Brussels, Antwerp and Amsterdam fill up, or in bad weather. Because the transfer is private, you travel straight to your address without changing vehicles.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House with a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find after you collect your luggage, so you can head there directly once you have cleared the baggage hall.

Choosing the right vehicle

Couples, solo travellers and small families fit a private taxi, available for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. For larger groups with more luggage, a private minibus with 8 or 16 seats is the usual choice. Bigger parties can pick minibuses with 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats. Conferences, school trips and tour groups can use a luxury coach with 50 or 83 seats. Count your suitcases as well as your passengers when you choose.

Public transport alternative

A scheduled rail connection exists between the airport and Amsterdam:

• Airport train to Brussels-South, then Eurostar train to Amsterdam Centraal, 1 change required, approx. 170–210 minutes total

Check the operators' timetables before you travel, as services and seat reservations vary by day. The rail option works for light luggage, while a private transfer avoids the change and takes you to your door.

Amsterdam as a destination

Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands, known for its canal ring, narrow gabled houses and many cyclists. Major sights include the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum and the Anne Frank House. Much of the historic centre is hard to reach by large vehicles, so tell us the exact address when you book, and your driver can plan the closest practical drop-off.

Notable places to stay in Amsterdam

Amsterdam has several long-established hotels. The Amstel Hotel sits on the Amstel river and is one of the city's classic grand hotels. The Pulitzer Amsterdam occupies a group of canal houses on the Prinsengracht. Hotel Krasnapolsky stands right on Dam Square, close to the Royal Palace.