Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Gouda

Meeting Point at Brussels Airport

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage, so you can go straight there and meet your driver without searching the terminal.

The Drive from Brussels Airport to Gouda

Gouda lies 156 km (97 miles) from Zaventem, and the drive normally takes about 1 h 49 m. The route crosses the Belgian-Dutch border and continues through the Netherlands towards the Rotterdam area, with Gouda a little further north-east. This is a less frequently booked route, but it is available on request like any other transfer, and the journey is a comfortable one in a private vehicle.

Allow extra time if you travel during the morning or evening rush hours. Traffic around Antwerp and on the approaches to Rotterdam can slow the trip, and so can bad weather. If you have a connection or appointment in Gouda, it is sensible to plan a buffer instead of relying on the typical driving time alone.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

The vehicle you pick depends on your group size and luggage:

• Private Taxi (1-3 or 1-4 passengers): suits solo travellers, couples, families and small business groups.
• Private Minibus 8 Seats: a good fit for larger families or friends travelling with extra bags.
• Private Minibus 16 and 24 Seats: work well for tour parties, clubs and company teams.
• Private Minibus 32, 40 and 48 Seats: cover large delegations, school trips and event groups on one shared journey.

If you are close to the limit of a vehicle and carry a lot of luggage, choose the next size up so everyone travels comfortably.

About Gouda

Gouda is a historic town in South Holland, known worldwide for its cheese. Its centre is built around the Markt, where the Gothic town hall stands, and Sint-Janskerk is famous for its large stained glass windows. The town is also known for its stroopwafels and its canals, and the compact old centre is easy to explore on foot after you arrive.