Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Lisse

The drive from Brussels Airport to Lisse

The transfer covers 193 km (120 miles) and typically takes 2 h 10 m. The road leads north from Zaventem across the Belgian border and into the western Netherlands. Allow extra time during weekday rush hours, when the motorways around Antwerp and Rotterdam can slow down. Spring weekends can also be busy in the Lisse area because of visitors heading to the tulip fields and the Keukenhof gardens.

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 meet without searching the terminal.

Which vehicle suits your group

For couples, solo travellers or small families, a private taxi is the simplest choice. It is available for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers, so pick the version that leaves room for your suitcases. Larger parties can book a private minibus. The 8-seat minibus suits a group of friends or an extended family. The 16-seat and 24-seat minibuses fit tour groups and company delegations. For bigger parties there are 32-, 40- and 48-seat minibuses, so a whole coach-sized group can travel together in one vehicle. Lisse is booked less often than many other routes, but it is available on request like any other, so it is worth giving your passenger and luggage numbers when you book.

Lisse and where to stay

Lisse is a small town in the Bollenstreek, the bulb-growing region between Leiden and Haarlem. It is best known for the Keukenhof gardens, which draw many visitors in spring. Outside the season it is a quiet base for cycling and day trips to nearby coastal towns and cities.

If you need a place to stay in Lisse itself, these two are worth a look:

• Hotel Leeuwenbrug, a hotel in the centre of Lisse.
• Hotel De Nachtegaal, another established hotel in the town.

Book early if you plan to visit during the tulip season, as accommodation in the area fills up quickly. Give your driver the exact address when you book, so the drop-off goes smoothly even on the narrower local streets.