How to travel from Brussels to Zaventem

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Compare train and bus for Brussels to Zaventem

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Zaventem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $3, and a bus costs an average of $5.

Distance: 5 miles (9 km)

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$4

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$14

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from Brussels to Zaventem

How to get from Brussels to Zaventem by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Brussels to Zaventem is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Intercity1909
    10:56 AM0h22
    Brussels-Central
    11:18 AMZaventem station
    $31One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Intercity1909
    10:56 AM0h22
    Brussels-Central
    11:18 AMZaventem station
    $31One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Intercity3709
    10:14 AM0h17
    Brussels-Central
    10:31 AMBrussels National Airport
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Regional3759
    10:04 AM0h21
    Brussels-Central
    10:25 AMZaventem station
    $31One-way
    0 transfers
  • Regional3760
    11:04 AM0h21
    Brussels-Central
    11:25 AMZaventem station
    $31One-way
    0 transfers
  • Intercity1908
    9:56 AM0h22
    Brussels-Central
    10:18 AMZaventem station
    $31One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlibcoFlibco
    11:45 AM0h55
    Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
    12:40 PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    $241One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlibcoFlibco
    9:45 AM1h00
    Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
    10:45 AMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    $241One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlibcoFlibco
    8:15 AM1h10
    Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
    9:25 AMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Brussels to Zaventem

Travel to Zaventem easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brussels to Zaventem.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Brussels and Zaventem including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Zaventem is a train with an average price of $3 (€3).

This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Zaventem:

A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Brussels to Zaventem costing on average $5 (€4).

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Zaventem is by train with an average journey time of 18m.

Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:

Bus takes on average 30m.

The distance from Brussels to Zaventem is approximately 5 miles (9 km).
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Zaventem is:
  • Around 41 trains per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Zaventem as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brussels to Zaventem:
  • Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Central and arrive in Brussels National Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) and arrive in Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brussels to Zaventem, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Flibco, De Lijn to go to Zaventem by bus.
  • Travel with Intercity, Regional, EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB to go to Zaventem by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Brussels to Zaventem with the following travel companies:
  • 12 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Flibco, De Lijn.
  • 38 direct trains per day with Intercity, Regional, EuroCity, SNCB.
Omio customers who travel from Brussels to Zaventem often also extend their vacation to go to Lille, Charleroi, Bruges, Antwerp, Ghent. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zaventem and these popular destinations at a great price.

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