Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Schiedam

The drive from Brussels Airport to Schiedam

The transfer covers 150 km (94 miles) and typically takes 1 h 43 m. The route heads north through Belgium and across the border into South Holland, ending on the western edge of Rotterdam's urban area. Schiedam is not one of our most frequently booked destinations, but the transfer is available on request just like any other. Allow some extra time if you travel during the weekday morning or late-afternoon rush, since the roads around Antwerp and Rotterdam are among the busiest in the region.

Meeting Point

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

Which vehicle suits your group

For one to three travellers, a private taxi is the simplest choice, and a second taxi option seats up to four passengers with a little more room for bags. Larger parties can book a private minibus with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats, which suits families, business delegations, sports teams and tour groups travelling together. Pick the size by passenger count and think about luggage too, because a full group with large suitcases may need the next size up.

Schiedam and places to stay

Schiedam sits right next to Rotterdam and is known for its historic centre, canals and its traditional windmills, some of which are among the tallest in the world. The town also has a long heritage of jenever (Dutch gin) distilling, which is still part of its identity. It makes a quieter base than central Rotterdam while staying close to the city.

I cannot name long-established hotels in Schiedam itself with confidence, so here are well-known options in neighbouring Rotterdam, a short drive away:

• Hotel New York, set in the former Holland America Line headquarters on the Maas waterfront
• Mainport Hotel, a design hotel by the river near the Erasmus Bridge
• Inntel Hotels Rotterdam Centre, a distinctive modern hotel in the city centre

Give your driver the exact address when booking, whether it is a Schiedam street or one of the Rotterdam hotels, so the final stretch of the journey goes smoothly.