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Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and Military History
Major national museum in nearby Brussels with aircraft, military vehicles, uniforms, and extensive historical collections. A strong museum option close to Zaventem.
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$8
Fastest journey
35 m
Average duration
37 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
38 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Antwerp to Zaventem is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Antwerp to Zaventem will cost around $8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 17 buses that leave Antwerp for Zaventem on Mon, Jun 15, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 15 the direct buses cover the 38 km distance in an average of 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 35 m .
On Mon, Jun 15 the slowest buses will take 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlibcoOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Antwerp to Zaventem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 45m. 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 bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 23 miles (38 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$6 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 15m Average total duration 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Antwerp to Zaventem:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Antwerp to Zaventem costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:
Bus takes on average 45m.
Tickets start at around $6 (€5) compared to roughly $9 (€7) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $3 (€2). The journey takes 45m versus 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Flibco, flibco, FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:59PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 0h41 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:59PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 0h41 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 0h41 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
The table below shows live departures for Antwerp to Zaventem buses for today, Sunday, June 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 11:59 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 0h41 | 12:40 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Flibco | 2:25 AM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 0h40 | 3:05 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 3:40 AM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 0h40 | 4:20 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 4:55 AM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 0h40 | 5:35 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 7:15 AM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 1h00 | 8:15 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:40 AM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 0h45 | 9:25 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 8:40 AM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 0h45 | 9:25 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 AM Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) | 0h35 | 10:50 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) | 0h35 | 11:05 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 11:40 AM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 0h45 | 12:25 PM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:55 AM Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) | 0h35 | 12:30 PM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 2:00 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 1h00 | 3:00 PM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 3:15 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 0h45 | 4:00 PM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 5:00 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 1h00 | 6:00 PM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:40 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 1h00 | 6:40 PM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 7:15 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 0h45 | 8:00 PM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 9:10 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 0h40 | 9:50 PM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Antwerp to Zaventem run on average 20 times per day, taking around 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 20 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:25, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 23 miles (38 km) distance in 35m.
Distance 23 miles (38 km) |
Average bus duration 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 20 |
Fastest bus 35m |
First bus 1:25 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Zaventem — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Zaventem trip today.
Major national museum in nearby Brussels with aircraft, military vehicles, uniforms, and extensive historical collections. A strong museum option close to Zaventem.
Well-known automobile museum in Cinquantenaire Park featuring classic cars, Belgian motoring heritage, and temporary exhibitions. Popular with families and transport enthusiasts.
Belgium’s national railway museum in Schaerbeek, combining historic locomotives with immersive displays. An excellent thematic museum within easy reach of Zaventem.
A grand urban park around the famous arch, popular for walking, photos, and open green space. It is one of the most rewarding nearby public areas.
Brussels’ historic central square, celebrated for ornate guild houses and lively atmosphere. It is the standout public space for most visitors staying near Zaventem.
Large landscaped park in eastern Brussels with ponds, trees, and elegant walking paths. It is one of the nicest nearby parks for a relaxed outing from Zaventem.
Belgium’s classic meal of mussels cooked with white wine, herbs, or cream, served with crisp fries. A staple in brasseries across the Brussels area.
A traditional Brussels-area comfort dish of mashed potatoes mixed with seasonal vegetables, often served with sausage or meat. The base preparation is a local favorite.
A creamy Belgian stew, usually made with chicken or fish and vegetables. It is a well-known regional dish popular around Brussels and Flanders.
Established fine-dining restaurant in Zaventem known for refined Belgian-French cooking and an elegant, professional atmosphere.
Long-running Italian restaurant in Zaventem appreciated for classic pasta, seafood, and reliable service in a warm, traditional setting.
Well-known restaurant in Zaventem serving Thai cuisine with a comfortable atmosphere and a solid local reputation for consistent quality.
Prices are moderate overall. Airport-area food and drinks cost more than nearby Brussels neighborhoods.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good restaurant service is appreciated, not required. Round up taxi fares.
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