- Must visit
AfricaMuseum
Distinctive museum in Tervuren showcasing Central Africa collections, architecture, and landscaped park surroundings.
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
1 h 24 m
Average duration
1 h 24 m
Trains per day
115
Distance
94 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bruges to Zaventem is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bruges to Zaventem will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 115 trains that leave Bruges for Zaventem on Wed, Jul 22, 29 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 22 the direct trains cover the 94 km distance in an average of 1 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 24 m .
On Wed, Jul 22 the slowest trains will take 1 h 25 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.
1509 · 1909
1510 · 1910
1511 · 1911
1508 · 1908
1512 · 1912
2814
2815
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2218
2809
2807Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bruges to Zaventem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 58 miles (94 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus 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 Bruges to Zaventem:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bruges to Zaventem costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 40m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Intercity.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Bruges to Zaventem trains for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2315 | 4:05 PM Bruges station | 2h42 | 6:47 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
18216+ 3716 | 4:08 PM Bruges station | 1h23 | 5:31 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
2815 | 4:11 PM Bruges station | 1h25 | 5:36 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
566+ 1516 · 1916 | 4:23 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 1h55 | 6:18 PM Zaventem station | 2 transfers | |
1516 · 1916 | 4:34 PM Bruges station | 1h44 | 6:18 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
1516 · 2216 | 4:34 PM Bruges station | 1h29 | 6:03 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
516+ 3767 | 4:59 PM Bruges station | 1h26 | 6:25 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
2316 | 5:05 PM Bruges station | 2h42 | 7:47 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
18217+ 3717 | 5:08 PM Bruges station | 1h23 | 6:31 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
2816 | 5:11 PM Bruges station | 1h25 | 6:36 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
567+ 1517 · 1917 | 5:23 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 1h55 | 7:18 PM Zaventem station | 2 transfers | |
1517 · 2217 | 5:34 PM Bruges station | 1h29 | 7:03 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
1517 · 1917 | 5:34 PM Bruges station | 1h44 | 7:18 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
18151 · 3768 | 6:02 PM Bruges station | 1h26 | 7:28 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
18151+ 3718 | 6:02 PM Bruges station | 1h29 | 7:31 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
2317 | 6:05 PM Bruges station | 2h42 | 8:47 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2817 | 6:11 PM Bruges station | 1h25 | 7:36 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
1518 · 1918+ 568 | 6:23 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 1h55 | 8:18 PM Zaventem station | 2 transfers | |
1518 · 1918 | 6:34 PM Bruges station | 1h44 | 8:18 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
1518 · 2218 | 6:34 PM Bruges station | 1h29 | 8:03 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
18152 · 3769 | 7:02 PM Bruges station | 1h26 | 8:28 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
18152+ 3719 | 7:02 PM Bruges station | 1h29 | 8:31 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
2318 | 7:05 PM Bruges station | 2h42 | 9:47 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2818 | 7:11 PM Bruges station | 1h25 | 8:36 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
1519 · 1919+ 569 | 7:23 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 1h55 | 9:18 PM Zaventem station | 2 transfers | |
1519 · 2219 | 7:34 PM Bruges station | 1h29 | 9:03 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
1519 · 1919 | 7:34 PM Bruges station | 1h44 | 9:18 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
519+ 3770 | 7:59 PM Bruges station | 1h26 | 9:25 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
18240+ 3720 | 8:02 PM Bruges station | 1h29 | 9:31 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
2319 | 8:05 PM Bruges station | 2h42 | 10:47 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2819 | 8:11 PM Bruges station | 1h25 | 9:36 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
1520 · 1920+ 570 | 8:23 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 1h55 | 10:18 PM Zaventem station | 2 transfers | |
1520 · 2220 | 8:34 PM Bruges station | 1h29 | 10:03 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
1520 · 1920 | 8:34 PM Bruges station | 1h44 | 10:18 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
520+ 3771 | 8:59 PM Bruges station | 1h26 | 10:25 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
18238+ 3721 | 9:07 PM Bruges station | 1h24 | 10:31 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
2820 | 9:11 PM Bruges station | 1h25 | 10:36 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
1521 · 1921 | 9:34 PM Bruges station | 1h44 | 11:18 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
1521 · 2221 | 9:34 PM Bruges station | 1h29 | 11:03 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
521 · 3722 | 9:59 PM Bruges station | 1h32 | 11:31 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
521+ 3772 | 9:59 PM Bruges station | 1h26 | 11:25 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, July 22 | |||||
2807 | 8:11 AM Bruges station | 1h25 | 9:36 AM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2807+ 3658 | 8:11 AM Bruges station | 1h44 | 9:55 AM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
2307 | 8:16 AM Bruges station | 2h31 | 10:47 AM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
558+ 1508 · 1908 | 8:19 AM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 1h59 | 10:18 AM Zaventem station | 2 transfers | |
1508 · 2208 | 8:30 AM Bruges station | 1h33 | 10:03 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
1508 · 1908 | 8:30 AM Bruges station | 1h48 | 10:18 AM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
508 · 3709 | 8:58 AM Bruges station | 1h33 | 10:31 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
508+ 3759 | 8:58 AM Bruges station | 1h27 | 10:25 AM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
2808 | 9:11 AM Bruges station | 1h25 | 10:36 AM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2808+ 3659 | 9:11 AM Bruges station | 1h44 | 10:55 AM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
2308 | 9:16 AM Bruges station | 2h31 | 11:47 AM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
559+ 1509 · 1909 | 9:19 AM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 1h59 | 11:18 AM Zaventem station | 2 transfers | |
1509 · 2209 | 9:30 AM Bruges station | 1h33 | 11:03 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
1509 · 1909 | 9:30 AM Bruges station | 1h48 | 11:18 AM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
509+ 3760 | 9:58 AM Bruges station | 1h27 | 11:25 AM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
509 · 3710 | 9:58 AM Bruges station | 1h33 | 11:31 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
2809 | 10:11 AM Bruges station | 1h25 | 11:36 AM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2809+ 3660 | 10:11 AM Bruges station | 1h44 | 11:55 AM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
2309 | 10:16 AM Bruges station | 2h31 | 12:47 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
560+ 1510 · 1910 | 10:19 AM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 1h59 | 12:18 PM Zaventem station | 2 transfers | |
1510 · 1910 | 10:30 AM Bruges station | 1h48 | 12:18 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
1510 · 2210 | 10:30 AM Bruges station | 1h33 | 12:03 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
510+ 3761 | 10:58 AM Bruges station | 1h27 | 12:25 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
510 · 3711 | 10:58 AM Bruges station | 1h33 | 12:31 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
2810+ 3661 | 11:11 AM Bruges station | 1h44 | 12:55 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
2810 | 11:11 AM Bruges station | 1h25 | 12:36 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2310 | 11:16 AM Bruges station | 2h31 | 1:47 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
561+ 1511 · 1911 | 11:19 AM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 1h59 | 1:18 PM Zaventem station | 2 transfers | |
1511 · 2211 | 11:30 AM Bruges station | 1h33 | 1:03 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
1511 · 1911 | 11:30 AM Bruges station | 1h48 | 1:18 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
511+ 3762 | 11:58 AM Bruges station | 1h27 | 1:25 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
511 · 3712 | 11:58 AM Bruges station | 1h33 | 1:31 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
2811 | 12:11 PM Bruges station | 1h25 | 1:36 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2811+ 3662 | 12:11 PM Bruges station | 1h44 | 1:55 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
2311 | 12:16 PM Bruges station | 2h31 | 2:47 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
562+ 1512 · 1912 | 12:19 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 1h59 | 2:18 PM Zaventem station | 2 transfers | |
1512 · 1912 | 12:30 PM Bruges station | 1h48 | 2:18 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
1512 · 2212 | 12:30 PM Bruges station | 1h33 | 2:03 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
512+ 3763 | 12:58 PM Bruges station | 1h27 | 2:25 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
512 · 3713 | 12:58 PM Bruges station | 1h33 | 2:31 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
2812+ 3663 | 1:11 PM Bruges station | 1h44 | 2:55 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
2812 | 1:11 PM Bruges station | 1h25 | 2:36 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2312 | 1:16 PM Bruges station | 2h31 | 3:47 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
563+ 1513 · 1913 | 1:19 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 1h59 | 3:18 PM Zaventem station | 2 transfers | |
1513 · 1913 | 1:30 PM Bruges station | 1h48 | 3:18 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
1513 · 2213 | 1:30 PM Bruges station | 1h33 | 3:03 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
513+ 3764 | 1:58 PM Bruges station | 1h27 | 3:25 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
513 · 3714 | 1:58 PM Bruges station | 1h33 | 3:31 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
2813+ 3664 | 2:11 PM Bruges station | 1h44 | 3:55 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
2813 | 2:11 PM Bruges station | 1h25 | 3:36 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2313 | 2:16 PM Bruges station | 2h31 | 4:47 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
564+ 1514 · 1914 | 2:19 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 1h59 | 4:18 PM Zaventem station | 2 transfers | |
1514 · 2214 | 2:30 PM Bruges station | 1h33 | 4:03 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
1514 · 1914 | 2:30 PM Bruges station | 1h48 | 4:18 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
514+ 3765 | 2:58 PM Bruges station | 1h27 | 4:25 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
514 · 3715 | 2:58 PM Bruges station | 1h33 | 4:31 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
2814+ 3665 | 3:11 PM Bruges station | 1h44 | 4:55 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
2814 | 3:11 PM Bruges station | 1h24 | 4:35 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2314 | 3:16 PM Bruges station | 2h31 | 5:47 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
565+ 1515 · 1915 | 3:19 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 1h59 | 5:18 PM Zaventem station | 2 transfers | |
1515 · 1915 | 3:30 PM Bruges station | 1h48 | 5:18 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
1515 · 2215 | 3:30 PM Bruges station | 1h33 | 5:03 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
515+ 3766 | 3:58 PM Bruges station | 1h28 | 5:26 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
515 · 3716 | 3:58 PM Bruges station | 1h33 | 5:31 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Bruges to Zaventem run on average 33 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 58 miles (94 km) distance in 1h 24m.
Distance 58 miles (94 km) |
Average train duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Trains per day 33 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 1h 24m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 49 days |
Discover the best of Zaventem — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Zaventem trip today.
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.
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Zaventem -> Brussels-North Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bruges 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.

Most Bruges to Zaventem trains use the Brugge to Brussels Airport-Zaventem station pair. Use this guide to compare Bruges and Zaventem train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Brugge is 1 km from Bruges city centre. Public transport options include:
Brugge has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Starbucks, Leonidas, Deliway Brugge Station, EXKi, De Kantine, Zest Fresh Juice Bar, FavouRRs
ATMs are aTM machines are located inside the main hall. .
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 21:30, Sat - Sun: 06:00 - 21:30. Information desks are located inside the corridor leading away from the platforms and towards the central exit.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the entrance inside the main station.
Available at Brugge: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Brugge: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brugge: Facilities include elevators and escalators to platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, barrier-free toilets and accessible parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Nearby hotels include Radisson Blu Hotel, Bruges, ibis budget Brugge Centrum Station, Hotel NH Brugge.
Brugge-St.-Pieters is 2 km from Bruges city centre. Public transport options include:
Brugge-St.-Pieters has practical services for this route, including Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Brugge-St.-Pieters.
Available at Brugge-St.-Pieters: Taxis.
Available at Brugge-St.-Pieters: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brugge-St.-Pieters: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Zaventem has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Belair, Black Pearls
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zaventem. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zaventem. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zaventem: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zaventem: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zaventem: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel, Crowne Plaza Brussels Airport, NH Brussels Airport.
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