Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Hoorn

The drive from Zaventem to Hoorn

The route covers 243 km (151 miles) and typically takes 2 h 42 m. It crosses the border into the Netherlands and ends in North Holland, north of Amsterdam. Hoorn is a less frequently booked destination, but it is available on request like any other. Allow extra time if you travel during the morning or evening rush hours, or on a Friday afternoon. Traffic around Antwerp and Amsterdam can slow the trip, and a private transfer lets you plan around the real conditions rather than a fixed timetable.

Choosing the right vehicle

The vehicle depends on the size of your group and how much luggage you carry:

• Private Taxi (1-3 or 1-4 passengers): suits solo travellers, couples, families and small business parties.
• Private Minibus 8 Seats: a good choice for a larger family or friends travelling with plenty of bags.
• Private Minibus 16 to 24 Seats: for team trips, wedding guests and small tour groups.
• Private Minibus 32, 40 and 48 Seats: for coach-sized groups, school trips and company events.

Count your suitcases as well as your passengers, since a full group with a lot of luggage may need the next size up.

Hoorn as a destination

Hoorn is a historic town in North Holland, on the shore of the Markermeer. In the Dutch Golden Age it was an important trading port and a base of the Dutch East India Company (VOC). Its old harbour, gabled merchant houses and the Roode Steen square still reflect that past. The town is also linked to the name of Cape Horn, which the Dutch navigator Willem Schouten named after his home town. Today Hoorn is popular for walks along the waterfront, a day by the lake and short city breaks.

Where to stay in Hoorn

Two well-known options in Hoorn are Hotel Wapen van Hoorn, set on the historic Roode Steen square next to the harbour, and Van der Valk Hotel Hoorn, a larger hotel that is a good fit for groups and business travellers. Tell your driver the name of your hotel when you book so the drop-off goes smoothly.

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, so you can head there straight from the baggage hall.