Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Houten

The drive from Brussels Airport to Houten

The route covers 160 km (100 miles) and typically takes 1 h 49 m. It crosses the border into the Netherlands and ends in the province of Utrecht. Houten is not one of our most frequently booked destinations, but it is available on request like any other route. Allow extra time if you travel during the morning or evening rush hours, or on busy holiday weekends, as traffic around Antwerp and approaching Utrecht can slow the journey. A private transfer means you ride straight to your address without changing vehicles, which is useful after a long flight or with heavy luggage.

Choosing the right vehicle

For smaller parties, a private taxi is the natural choice: one version seats 1-3 passengers and another seats 1-4. Families with several suitcases or business colleagues travelling together may prefer the larger of the two. Groups can book a private minibus with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats. This works well for teams, wedding guests, school or sports groups and company events. Pick the vehicle by the total number of passengers, and leave room for luggage when your group is close to a vehicle's limit.

Where to stay near Houten

Houten is a fairly small town, and I cannot name long-established hotels there with confidence. The nearest larger city, Utrecht, has well-known hotels that make a good base for visitors:

• Grand Hotel Karel V, set in a historic building in Utrecht's centre
• Park Plaza Utrecht, close to the central station and the Jaarbeurs exhibition grounds
• NH Utrecht, a business-oriented hotel in the city centre

Houten itself is a modern, residential town known for its cycling-friendly layout, with a compact centre and good rail links to Utrecht. Visitors often come for business or to see family, and many explore the surrounding countryside by bike.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House in Brussels Zaventem Airport, holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find after you collect your luggage, so you can meet your driver without a long search through the terminal.