Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Assen

The Drive from Brussels Airport to Assen

The route covers 325 km (202 miles) and typically takes 3 h 29 m. It crosses the border into the Netherlands and continues north to the province of Drenthe. Assen is a less frequently booked destination, but the transfer is available on request like any other. Allow extra time if you travel during the morning or evening rush hour around Brussels, Antwerp and the large Dutch cities, or in bad weather. A door-to-door transfer means no train changes with luggage on a journey of this length.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House with a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find after you have collected your luggage. Head there once you are through baggage reclaim and your driver will take it from there.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

Smaller parties are well served by a private taxi, with options for 1-3 passengers or 1-4 passengers. Families with extra bags or small groups can choose a minibus. The minibus range is:

• 8 seats (1-8 passengers)
• 16 seats (1-16 passengers)
• 24 seats (1-24 passengers)
• 32 seats (1-32 passengers)
• 40 seats (1-40 passengers)
• 48 seats (1-48 passengers)

Over three and a half hours, a bit of spare space makes the ride more comfortable, so pick the larger option if you are unsure.

Assen and Where to Stay

Assen is the capital of the province of Drenthe. It is best known for the TT Circuit Assen, home of the Dutch motorcycle Grand Prix, and it makes a calm base for exploring the Drenthe countryside. Accommodation in town is limited, and a well-known choice is the Van der Valk Hotel Assen. For more options, Groningen is the nearest larger city and has long-established hotels such as the Hotel Schimmelpenninck Huys and the Hotel Prinsenhof. Give your driver the exact hotel or street address when you book so the drop-off is smooth, wherever you stay.