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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 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price |
54m Average total duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 6m Average total duration 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions |
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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.
190910:56 AM0h22Brussels-Central11:18 AMZaventem station$31One-way0 transfers
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190910:56 AM0h22Brussels-Central11:18 AMZaventem station$31One-way0 transfers
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370910:14 AM0h17Brussels-Central10:31 AMBrussels National Airport$131One-way0 transfers
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375910:04 AM0h21Brussels-Central10:25 AMZaventem station$31One-way0 transfers
376011:04 AM0h21Brussels-Central11:25 AMZaventem station$31One-way0 transfers
19089:56 AM0h22Brussels-Central10:18 AMZaventem station$31One-way0 transfers
Flibco11:45 AM0h55Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)12:40 PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)$241One-way0 transfers
Flibco9:45 AM1h00Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)10:45 AMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)$241One-way0 transfers
Flibco8:15 AM1h10Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)9:25 AMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)$221One-way0 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:
Bus takes on average 30m.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 12 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Flibco, De Lijn.
- 38 direct trains per day with Intercity, Regional, EuroCity, SNCB.
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