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AfricaMuseum
Distinctive museum in Tervuren showcasing Central Africa collections, architecture, and landscaped park surroundings.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€9
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€14
Fastest journey on Sep 18
2 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
2 h 12 m
Buses on Sep 18
8
Distance
103 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lille to Zaventem is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lille to Zaventem will cost around €14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 8 buses from Lille to Zaventem, including 8 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 103 km distance in an average of 2 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest buses will take 2 h 15 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lille to Zaventem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, while a train costs an average of €30.
Distance: 64 miles (103 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€16 Average price Cheapest | €30 Average price | €20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Zaventem:
A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Zaventem costing on average €30.
Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 15m.
Tickets start at around €16 compared to roughly €20 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €4. The journey takes 2h 15m versus 1h 35m 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 FlixBus, flibco, 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 FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55AM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €6 |
The table below shows live departures for Lille to Zaventem buses for tomorrow, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 1:55 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 2h15 | 4:10 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:25 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 2h15 | 6:40 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 2h20 | 8:25 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 2h05 | 9:50 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:10 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 2h15 | 4:25 PM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:10 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 2h20 | 7:30 PM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Lille to Zaventem run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 64 miles (103 km) distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 64 miles (103 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 1h 40m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Distinctive museum in Tervuren showcasing Central Africa collections, architecture, and landscaped park surroundings.
Leading old masters museum in Brussels, featuring Bruegel, Rubens, and Flemish painting highlights.
Major aviation museum at nearby Brussels Airport with preserved aircraft and exhibits on Belgian civil and military flying history.
Large public park and arboretum in nearby Tervuren, perfect for scenic walks, cycling, and classic landscape views.
Central square of Zaventem with shops, events, and an easy base for seeing the town’s everyday character.
Popular urban park with sports areas, paths, and open lawns, ideal for a relaxed walk close to the center.
Crisp twice-fried potato fries, a Belgian staple often served with mayonnaise. They are iconic street food eaten across Flanders and Brussels.
Mussels cooked with white wine, celery, onion, and herbs, usually served with fries. A classic Belgian brasserie dish popular nationwide.
A hearty Flemish beef stew simmered with dark Belgian beer and onions. It is a beloved comfort dish with rich regional beer flavor.
Casual local brasserie serving Belgian comfort food and grills in an approachable neighborhood setting close to central Zaventem.
Refined fine dining near Brussels Airport, known for elegant French-Belgian cooking and polished service in a contemporary setting.
Well-known airport dining spot with Belgian beers, brasserie classics, and a relaxed atmosphere suited to travelers and locals.
Moderate for Belgium: stays and dining cost more than smaller towns, but transit is efficient and everyday meals remain manageable for most travelers.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis are often rounded up. Small change is fine in cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lille to Zaventem by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zaventem, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lille to Zaventem buses use the Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) to Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) station pair. Use this guide to compare Lille and Zaventem bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) is 1 km from Lille city centre. Public transport options include:
Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station), Bistro de Lille (0.2 km), Le Petit Chef (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the concourse area.
Ticket office support is available at Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe).
Available at Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe): Elevators, ramps.
Lille, Gare Europe is 1 km from Lille city centre. Public transport options include:
Lille, Gare Europe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station), Bistro Express (in the station), Le Petit Chef (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Lille, Gare Europe.
Available at Lille, Gare Europe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lille, Gare Europe: Elevators, ramps.
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