Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Diemen

The Drive from Brussels Airport to Diemen

The transfer covers 197 km (123 miles) from Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) across the Belgian-Dutch border to Diemen. Under normal conditions the journey takes around 2 h 10 m. Diemen is not one of our most frequently booked destinations, but it is available on request just like any other route. Allow some extra time if you travel during the morning or evening rush hour, since traffic around Brussels, Antwerp and the Amsterdam area can slow things down. A private transfer means you travel straight to your address without changing vehicles, which is useful after a long flight or with heavy luggage.

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.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

Several vehicle types are available for this route, so you can match the car to your group:

• Private Taxi for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers, suited to solo travellers, couples and small families.
• Private Minibus 8 Seats for groups of up to 8 with luggage.
• Private Minibus 16 and 24 Seats for larger parties, business teams and family gatherings.
• Private Minibus 32, 40 and 48 Seats for tour groups, events and conference delegations.

If you are travelling with bulky items such as sports equipment or several large suitcases, consider choosing the next size up for extra space.

Diemen and Where to Stay

Diemen is a municipality on the eastern edge of Amsterdam, close to the Amstel river. It is largely residential and is linked to central Amsterdam by public transport, so many visitors use it as a quieter base for the city. Diemen itself has only a limited choice of accommodation, so travellers often stay in neighbouring Amsterdam, where several long-established hotels are well known:

• Amstel Hotel (InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam), a historic hotel on the banks of the Amstel.
• Hotel Okura Amsterdam, a large hotel in the south of the city.
• Pulitzer Amsterdam, set in a group of canal-side houses in the centre.

Tell us your exact address when booking so the driver can take you to the door, whether that is a hotel, an apartment or a private home in Diemen.