The cheapest and fastest trains from Zaventem to Brussels
Cheapest price
$5
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
17 m
Average duration
17 m
Trains per day
64
Distance
9 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zaventem to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zaventem to Brussels will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
Of the 64 trains that leave Zaventem for Brussels on Tue, May 19, 60 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 19 the direct trains cover the 9 km distance in an average of 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 17 m .
On Tue, May 19 the slowest trains will take 17 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.
368110:05 AM0h21Zaventem station10:26 AMBrussels-Central$51One-way0 transfers
36798:05 AM0h21Zaventem station8:26 AMBrussels-Central$51One-way0 transfers
19319:48 AM0h17Zaventem station10:05 AMBrussels-Central$51One-way0 transfers
36809:05 AM0h21Zaventem station9:26 AMBrussels-Central$51One-way0 transfers
3281+
763010:10 AM0h38Zaventem station10:48 AMBrussels-Central$51One-way1 transfer
37309:30 AM0h17Brussels National Airport9:47 AMBrussels-Central$141One-way0 transfers
19319:48 AM0h17Zaventem station10:05 AMBrussels-Central$51One-way0 transfers
19308:48 AM0h17Zaventem station9:05 AMBrussels-Central$51One-way0 transfers
373110:30 AM0h17Brussels National Airport10:47 AMBrussels-Central$141One-way0 transfers
373211:30 AM0h17Brussels National Airport11:47 AMBrussels-Central$141One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Zaventem to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zaventem to Brussels 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 21m. 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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$5 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price | $3 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
51m Average total duration Fastest 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg 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 Zaventem to Brussels:
A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zaventem to Brussels costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 37m.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (21m by train vs 31m by car). Tickets start at around $5 (€4) compared to roughly $3 (€3) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Regional, Intercity, EuroCity, SNCB.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Zaventem to Brussels train times
The table below shows live departures for Zaventem to Brussels trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, May 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3679 | 8:05 AM Zaventem station | 0h21 | 8:26 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
3279+ 7602 | 8:10 AM Zaventem station | 0h36 | 8:46 AM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
2331 | 8:13 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h23 | 8:36 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
2331 | 8:13 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h18 | 8:31 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
2830 | 8:24 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h18 | 8:42 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
2830 | 8:24 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h23 | 8:47 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
3729 | 8:29 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h18 | 8:47 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
3729 | 8:29 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h23 | 8:52 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
3779 | 8:35 AM Zaventem station | 0h20 | 8:55 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
1930 | 8:42 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h23 | 9:05 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
1930 | 8:42 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h28 | 9:10 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
1930 | 8:48 AM Zaventem station | 0h17 | 9:05 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
9212 | 8:54 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h23 | 9:17 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9212 | 8:54 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h18 | 9:12 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
2230 | 8:57 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h23 | 9:20 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
2230 | 8:57 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h18 | 9:15 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
3680 | 9:05 AM Zaventem station | 0h21 | 9:26 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
3280+ 7629 | 9:10 AM Zaventem station | 0h38 | 9:48 AM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
2332 | 9:13 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h23 | 9:36 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
2332 | 9:13 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h18 | 9:31 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
2831 | 9:24 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h23 | 9:47 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
2831 | 9:24 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h18 | 9:42 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
3730 | 9:30 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h22 | 9:52 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
3730 | 9:30 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h17 | 9:47 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
3780 | 9:35 AM Zaventem station | 0h20 | 9:55 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
1931 | 9:42 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h23 | 10:05 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
1931 | 9:42 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h28 | 10:10 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
1931 | 9:48 AM Zaventem station | 0h17 | 10:05 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
9216 | 9:54 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h23 | 10:17 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9216 | 9:54 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h18 | 10:12 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
2231 | 9:57 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h18 | 10:15 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
2231 | 9:57 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h23 | 10:20 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
3681 | 10:05 AM Zaventem station | 0h21 | 10:26 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
3281+ 7630 | 10:10 AM Zaventem station | 0h38 | 10:48 AM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
2333 | 10:13 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h18 | 10:31 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
2333 | 10:13 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h23 | 10:36 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
2832 | 10:24 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h23 | 10:47 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
2832 | 10:24 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h18 | 10:42 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
3731 | 10:30 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h17 | 10:47 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
3731 | 10:30 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h22 | 10:52 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
3781 | 10:35 AM Zaventem station | 0h20 | 10:55 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
1932 | 10:42 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h23 | 11:05 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
1932 | 10:42 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h28 | 11:10 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
1932 | 10:48 AM Zaventem station | 0h17 | 11:05 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
9220 | 10:54 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h23 | 11:17 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9220 | 10:54 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h18 | 11:12 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
2232 | 10:57 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h23 | 11:20 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
2232 | 10:57 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h18 | 11:15 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
3682 | 11:05 AM Zaventem station | 0h21 | 11:26 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
3282+ 2431 | 11:10 AM Zaventem station | 0h42 | 11:52 AM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
2334 | 11:13 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h18 | 11:31 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
2334 | 11:13 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h23 | 11:36 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
2833 | 11:24 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h23 | 11:47 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
2833 | 11:24 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h18 | 11:42 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
3732 | 11:30 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h17 | 11:47 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
3732 | 11:30 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h22 | 11:52 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
3782 | 11:35 AM Zaventem station | 0h20 | 11:55 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
1933 | 11:42 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h23 | 12:05 PM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
1933 | 11:42 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h28 | 12:10 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
1933 | 11:48 AM Zaventem station | 0h17 | 12:05 PM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
9224 | 11:54 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h18 | 12:12 PM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
9224 | 11:54 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h23 | 12:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
2233 | 11:57 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h23 | 12:20 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
2233 | 11:57 AM Brussels National Airport | 0h18 | 12:15 PM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zaventem to Brussels
Trains from Zaventem to Brussels run on average 46 times per day, taking around 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $3 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 43 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 5 miles (9 km) distance in 16m.
Distance 5 miles (9 km) |
Average train duration 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $3 (€3) |
Trains per day 46 |
Direct trains 43 |
Fastest train 16m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 49 days |
Train companies: Regional, Intercity, EuroCity, SNCB from Zaventem to Brussels trainsRegional, Intercity, EuroCity, SNCB trains will get you between Zaventem and Brussels from $3 (€3). 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 Zaventem to Brussels
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zaventem to Brussels 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 Brussels, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zaventem to Brussels
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via the main airport entrance.
- Black Pearls
- Leffe Bar
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel
- Novotel Brussels Airport
- Crowne Plaza Brussels Airport
- Cost €15
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, train platforms
- Hall 2: check-in and departures
- Hall 3: arrivals and baggage claim
- Train: Direct connections to Brussels and other major cities
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in Starbucks.
- Luggage lockers are located on Level 0 near Platforms 1 and 2.
- Starbucks
- Brasserie 28 Brewery
- Panos
- Delitraiteur Eat & Go
- Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with limited mobility: 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.
- Hilton Brussels Grand Palace
- Hotel NH Brussels Carrefour de l'Europe
- Hôtel The Moon
- Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00
- Travel Center / information desk is located on the left side from the main entrance.
- Metro lines: 1, 5
- Train lines: IC, Intercity Direct 9200, RER (S1, S2, S3, S6, S8, S10)
- Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 21:30
- Wi-Fi is available for a fee.
- Baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge.
- Pullman Hotel Bar
- Quick Gare du Midi
- Subway
- EXKi Zuid
- Starbucks
- Häagen-Dazs
- Sbarro
- The Coffee Club
- The Belgian Chocolate House
- PAUL
- & many more
- Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
- Les Lofts De Styliste
- Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi
- Pullman Brussels Centre Midi
- Located in the main concourse and next to the international platforms.
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