The cheapest and fastest trains from Amsterdam to Zaventem
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$44
Fastest journey
2 h 51 m
Average duration
3 h 7 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
168 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Amsterdam to Zaventem is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Zaventem will cost around $44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 5 trains that leave Amsterdam for Zaventem on Fri, Mar 20, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Mar 20 the direct trains cover the 168 km distance in an average of 3 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 51 m .
On Fri, Mar 20 the slowest trains will take 3 h 18 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.










Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Amsterdam to Zaventem
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Zaventem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $230.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$50 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $393 Average price |
2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 43m Average total duration 6h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Amsterdam to Zaventem train times
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Zaventem trains for today, Thursday, March 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9520+ 2609 | 7:04 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h15 | 9:19 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9520+ 3659 | 7:04 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h51 | 9:55 AM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
3520 · 1131+ 9220 | 7:07 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h42 | 9:49 AM Brussels National Airport | 2 transfers | |
3520 · 1131+ 9220+ 3760 | 7:07 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h18 | 10:25 AM Zaventem station | 3 transfers | |
9322+ 3659 | 7:10 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h45 | 9:55 AM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
9322+ 2609 | 7:10 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h09 | 9:19 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
1820+ 9322+ 3659 | 7:14 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h41 | 9:55 AM Zaventem station | 2 transfers | |
1820+ 9322+ 2609 | 7:14 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h05 | 9:19 AM Brussels National Airport | 2 transfers | |
1820+ 9220 | 7:14 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h35 | 9:49 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
2422 · 1131+ 9220 | 7:34 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h15 | 9:49 AM Brussels National Airport | 2 transfers | |
2422 · 1131+ 9220+ 3760 | 7:34 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h51 | 10:25 AM Zaventem station | 3 transfers | |
9524+ 2610 | 8:04 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h15 | 10:19 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9524+ 3660 | 8:04 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h51 | 10:55 AM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
3524 · 1135+ 9224+ 3761 | 8:07 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h18 | 11:25 AM Zaventem station | 3 transfers | |
3524 · 1135+ 9224 | 8:07 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h42 | 10:49 AM Brussels National Airport | 2 transfers | |
9428+ 2610 | 8:10 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h09 | 10:19 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9328+ 2610 | 8:10 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h09 | 10:19 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9428+ 3660 | 8:10 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h45 | 10:55 AM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
9328+ 3660 | 8:10 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h45 | 10:55 AM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
1824+ 9328+ 2610 | 8:14 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h05 | 10:19 AM Brussels National Airport | 2 transfers | |
1824+ 9224 | 8:14 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h35 | 10:49 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
1824+ 9428+ 2610 | 8:14 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h05 | 10:19 AM Brussels National Airport | 2 transfers | |
1824+ 9328+ 3660 | 8:14 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h41 | 10:55 AM Zaventem station | 2 transfers | |
1824+ 9428+ 3660 | 8:14 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h41 | 10:55 AM Zaventem station | 2 transfers | |
2426 · 1135+ 9224+ 3761 | 8:34 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h51 | 11:25 AM Zaventem station | 3 transfers | |
2426 · 1135+ 9224 | 8:34 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h15 | 10:49 AM Brussels National Airport | 2 transfers | |
4035+ 9228 | 8:49 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 3h00 | 11:49 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9528+ 3661 | 9:04 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h51 | 11:55 AM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
9528+ 2611 | 9:04 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h15 | 11:19 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
3528 · 1139+ 9228+ 3762 | 9:07 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h18 | 12:25 PM Zaventem station | 3 transfers | |
3528 · 1139+ 9228 | 9:07 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h42 | 11:49 AM Brussels National Airport | 2 transfers | |
1828+ 9228+ 3762 | 9:14 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h11 | 12:25 PM Zaventem station | 2 transfers | |
1828+ 9228 | 9:14 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h35 | 11:49 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
2430 · 1139+ 9228+ 3762 | 9:34 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h51 | 12:25 PM Zaventem station | 3 transfers | |
2430 · 1139+ 9228 | 9:34 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h15 | 11:49 AM Brussels National Airport | 2 transfers | |
9532+ 3662 | 10:04 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h51 | 12:55 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
9532+ 2612 | 10:04 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h15 | 12:19 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
3532 · 1143+ 9232 | 10:07 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h42 | 12:49 PM Brussels National Airport | 2 transfers | |
3532 · 1143+ 9232+ 3763 | 10:07 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h18 | 1:25 PM Zaventem station | 3 transfers | |
9340+ 3662 | 10:10 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h45 | 12:55 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
9340+ 2612 | 10:10 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h09 | 12:19 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
1832+ 9340+ 3662 | 10:14 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h41 | 12:55 PM Zaventem station | 2 transfers | |
1832+ 9340+ 2612 | 10:14 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h05 | 12:19 PM Brussels National Airport | 2 transfers | |
1832+ 9232 | 10:14 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h35 | 12:49 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
2434 · 1143+ 9232 | 10:34 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h15 | 12:49 PM Brussels National Airport | 2 transfers | |
2434 · 1143+ 9232+ 3763 | 10:34 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h51 | 1:25 PM Zaventem station | 3 transfers | |
4043+ 9236 | 10:49 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 3h00 | 1:49 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9536+ 2613 | 11:04 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h15 | 1:19 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9536+ 3663 | 11:04 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h51 | 1:55 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
3536 · 1147+ 9236+ 3764 | 11:07 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h18 | 2:25 PM Zaventem station | 3 transfers | |
3536 · 1147+ 9236 | 11:07 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h42 | 1:49 PM Brussels National Airport | 2 transfers | |
1836+ 9236+ 3764 | 11:14 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h11 | 2:25 PM Zaventem station | 2 transfers | |
1836+ 9236 | 11:14 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h35 | 1:49 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
2438 · 1147+ 9236+ 3764 | 11:34 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h51 | 2:25 PM Zaventem station | 3 transfers | |
2438 · 1147+ 9236 | 11:34 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h15 | 1:49 PM Brussels National Airport | 2 transfers | |
9540+ 2614 | 12:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h15 | 2:19 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9540+ 3664 | 12:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h51 | 2:55 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
3540 · 1151+ 9240+ 3765 | 12:07 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h18 | 3:25 PM Zaventem station | 3 transfers | |
3540 · 1151+ 9240 | 12:07 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h42 | 2:49 PM Brussels National Airport | 2 transfers | |
9352+ 3664 | 12:10 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h45 | 2:55 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
9452+ 3664 | 12:10 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h45 | 2:55 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
9452+ 2614 | 12:10 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h09 | 2:19 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9352+ 2614 | 12:10 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h09 | 2:19 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
1840+ 9452+ 3664 | 12:14 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h41 | 2:55 PM Zaventem station | 2 transfers | |
1840+ 9352+ 2614 | 12:14 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h05 | 2:19 PM Brussels National Airport | 2 transfers | |
1840+ 9352+ 3664 | 12:14 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h41 | 2:55 PM Zaventem station | 2 transfers | |
1840+ 9240 | 12:14 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h35 | 2:49 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
1840+ 9452+ 2614 | 12:14 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h05 | 2:19 PM Brussels National Airport | 2 transfers | |
2442 · 1151+ 9240+ 3765 | 12:34 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h51 | 3:25 PM Zaventem station | 3 transfers | |
2442 · 1151+ 9240 | 12:34 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h15 | 2:49 PM Brussels National Airport | 2 transfers | |
4051+ 9244 | 12:49 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3h00 | 3:49 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9544+ 2615 | 1:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h15 | 3:19 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9544+ 3665 | 1:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h51 | 3:55 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
3544 · 1155+ 9244+ 3766 | 1:07 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h19 | 4:26 PM Zaventem station | 3 transfers | |
3544 · 1155+ 9244 | 1:07 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h42 | 3:49 PM Brussels National Airport | 2 transfers | |
1844+ 9244 | 1:14 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h35 | 3:49 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
1844+ 9244+ 3766 | 1:14 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h12 | 4:26 PM Zaventem station | 2 transfers | |
2446 · 1155+ 9244 | 1:34 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h15 | 3:49 PM Brussels National Airport | 2 transfers | |
2446 · 1155+ 9244+ 3766 | 1:34 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h52 | 4:26 PM Zaventem station | 3 transfers | |
9548+ 3666 | 2:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h51 | 4:55 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
9548+ 2616 | 2:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h15 | 4:19 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
3548 · 1159+ 9248 | 2:07 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h42 | 4:49 PM Brussels National Airport | 2 transfers | |
3548 · 1159+ 9248+ 3767 | 2:07 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h18 | 5:25 PM Zaventem station | 3 transfers | |
9364+ 2616 | 2:10 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h09 | 4:19 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9364+ 3666 | 2:10 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h45 | 4:55 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
1848+ 9364+ 3666 | 2:14 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h41 | 4:55 PM Zaventem station | 2 transfers | |
1848+ 9248 | 2:14 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h35 | 4:49 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
1848+ 9364+ 2616 | 2:14 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h05 | 4:19 PM Brussels National Airport | 2 transfers | |
2450 · 1159+ 9248+ 3767 | 2:34 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h51 | 5:25 PM Zaventem station | 3 transfers | |
2450 · 1159+ 9248 | 2:34 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h15 | 4:49 PM Brussels National Airport | 2 transfers | |
9552+ 2617 | 3:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h15 | 5:19 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9552+ 3667 | 3:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h51 | 5:55 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
3552 · 1163+ 9252 | 3:07 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h42 | 5:49 PM Brussels National Airport | 2 transfers | |
3552 · 1163+ 9252+ 3768 | 3:07 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h18 | 6:25 PM Zaventem station | 3 transfers | |
9370+ 2617 | 3:10 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h09 | 5:19 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9370+ 3667 | 3:10 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h45 | 5:55 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
1852+ 9370+ 3667 | 3:14 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h41 | 5:55 PM Zaventem station | 2 transfers | |
1852+ 9252 | 3:14 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h35 | 5:49 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
1852+ 9370+ 2617 | 3:14 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h05 | 5:19 PM Brussels National Airport | 2 transfers | |
2454 · 1163+ 9252 | 3:34 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h15 | 5:49 PM Brussels National Airport | 2 transfers | |
2454 · 1163+ 9252+ 3768 | 3:34 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h51 | 6:25 PM Zaventem station | 3 transfers | |
9556+ 2618 | 4:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h15 | 6:19 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9556+ 3668 | 4:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h51 | 6:55 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
3556 · 1167+ 9256+ 3391 | 4:07 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h42 | 7:49 PM Zaventem station | 4 transfers | |
3556 · 1167+ 9256 | 4:07 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h42 | 6:49 PM Brussels National Airport | 2 transfers | |
9376+ 2618 | 4:10 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h09 | 6:19 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9376+ 3668 | 4:10 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h45 | 6:55 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
1856+ 9376+ 2618 | 4:14 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h05 | 6:19 PM Brussels National Airport | 2 transfers | |
1856+ 9376+ 3668 | 4:14 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h41 | 6:55 PM Zaventem station | 2 transfers | |
1856+ 9256 | 4:14 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h35 | 6:49 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
2458 · 1167+ 9256+ 3391 | 4:34 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h15 | 7:49 PM Zaventem station | 4 transfers | |
2458 · 1167+ 9256 | 4:34 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h15 | 6:49 PM Brussels National Airport | 2 transfers | |
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Overview: Train from Amsterdam to Zaventem
Trains from Amsterdam to Zaventem run on average 24 times per day, taking around 2h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 104 miles (168 km) distance in 1h 39m.
Distance 104 miles (168 km) |
Average train duration 2h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 39m |
First train 00:05 |
Last train 23:57 |
Cheapest month Jun |
Cheapest day Wed |
High season Oct - Dec |
Low season Jan - Mar |
Busiest day Thu |
Least busy day Tue |
Best day to book ahead 28 days |
Train companies: NS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, EuroCity, PKP Intercity, Eurostar from Amsterdam to Zaventem trainsNS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, EuroCity, PKP Intercity, Eurostar trains will get you between Amsterdam and Zaventem from $11 (€9). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Amsterdam to Zaventem
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam to Zaventem by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zaventem, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Amsterdam to Zaventem
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:59
- Free WiFi in all station areas.
- Located on the ground floor near the front entrance in the eastern walkway, near the stairs to platform 2. Open daily from 07:00 to 01:00.
- De Broodzaak
- Kyoto Sushi & Grill
- Starbucks
- The Doner Company
- Wagamama
- Wurst & Schnitzelhaus
- Smullers
- Burger King
- Grand Café First Class
- Burgerij
- & many more
- The station is fully accessible, including lifts to the platforms.
- NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace
- Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
- Art’otel Amsterdam
- Located in a small white building in front of the station's main entrance and at various points in the main passenger hall.
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Parnassusweg.
- Restaurant As
- Gustavino
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, restrooms.
- €0.50
- NH Amsterdam Zuid
- citizenM Amsterdam South
- Crowne Plaza Amsterdam South
- Located in the main hall
- 1500 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Belgium, Germany, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line 50, Line 51
- Tram: Line 5, Line 25
- Bus: Several lines available
- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via Schiphol Boulevard.
- Grand Café Plaza
- Café Rembrandt
- Bubbles Seafood & Wine Bar
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Sheraton Amsterdam Airport Hotel
- Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- CitizenM Schiphol Airport
- Cost €15
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 2500 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: check-in for flights
- Hall 3: shopping and dining area
- Train: NS Intercity, Sprinter
- Bus: Lines 300, 397, and several others
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via the main airport road.
- Restaurant Belair
- Black Pearls
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel
- Crowne Plaza Brussels Airport
- NH Brussels Airport
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Brussels and other destinations
- Hall 2: ticketing and information
- Train: SNCB/NMBS services
- Bus: Several lines available
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