Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Castricum

The drive from Zaventem to Castricum

The route covers 234 km (146 miles) and typically takes 2 h 34 m. It leaves Belgium northwards, crosses the Dutch border and continues towards North Holland. Castricum is not a route many travellers book, so transfers here are arranged on request, like any other journey. Allow extra time if you travel on a weekday morning or late afternoon, when traffic around Antwerp and the Amsterdam area tends to build up. Bad weather and holiday weekends can also lengthen the trip, so avoid planning a tight connection right after arrival.

Choosing the right vehicle

Smaller groups can pick a private taxi for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. The 1-4 option leaves more room for a family with a few suitcases. For larger parties there are private minibuses with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats, which suits wedding guests, sports teams, company outings and school groups travelling together. On a journey of around two and a half hours, comfort and luggage space matter, so choose the next size up if you are close to the limit of a vehicle.

Castricum as a destination

Castricum is a town in the Dutch province of North Holland, between Alkmaar and Haarlem and close to the North Sea coast. It is best known for its nearby beach at Castricum aan Zee and the dune landscape around it, which attracts walkers and cyclists. The town has a railway station on the line between Amsterdam and Alkmaar. It is a quiet, residential base for a coastal break, a visit to relatives or a stay while exploring the region. Your driver will take you to the exact address you give at booking.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House with a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage and entered the arrivals area.