Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Velsen

The drive from Brussels Airport to Velsen

Velsen lies 223 km (139 miles) from Brussels Zaventem Airport, and the drive normally takes about 2 h 29 m. The route runs north through Belgium and across the Netherlands to the North Holland coast. It is a long transfer, so a door-to-door car saves you the hassle of switching between trains and local buses with luggage. Allow extra time if you travel at peak commuting hours, as traffic around the big Dutch and Belgian cities can slow the journey. Velsen is booked less often than other routes, but it is available on request like any other.

Meeting point at Brussels Airport

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House with a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage. Head there after baggage reclaim and look for your name.

Which vehicle suits your group

For couples, solo travellers and small families, a private taxi is the natural choice: one version takes up to 3 passengers, the other up to 4. Larger parties can choose a private minibus with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats. This makes the trip practical for business teams, wedding guests, sports clubs and tour groups heading to the coast together. If you travel with a lot of luggage, pick the next size up so everyone rides comfortably over the 2.5-hour journey.

About Velsen

Velsen is a municipality in the Dutch province of North Holland, west of Amsterdam and just north of Haarlem. It includes IJmuiden, the harbour town at the mouth of the North Sea Canal, known for its large sea locks and its steelworks. The area combines port and industry with beaches and dunes nearby, so visitors come for business as well as for coastal walks.

Where to stay near Velsen

Velsen has few large, well-known hotels that I can name with certainty, so here are two in neighbouring Haarlem, a short drive away:

• Amrâth Grand Hotel Frans Hals, a hotel in Haarlem.
• Hotel Lion d'Or, located opposite Haarlem station.

Give your driver the exact address of your accommodation when you book, so the drop-off goes smoothly.