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City museum introducing Diest’s history, art, and civic heritage through varied collections in a central historic setting.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zaventem to Diest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zaventem to Diest will cost around €14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €14.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 1 trains from Zaventem to Diest, including 1 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct trains cover the 42 km distance in an average of 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 56 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest trains will take 56 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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Trains from Zaventem to Diest run on average 48 times per day, taking around 1h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €8 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 26 miles (42 km) distance in 38m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Zaventem to Diest.
The table below shows live departures for Zaventem to Diest trains for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:56 AM Zaventem | 1h13 | 8:09 AM Diest | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:05 AM Zaventem | 1h29 | 8:34 AM Diest | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:50 AM Zaventem | 0h56 | 8:46 AM Diest | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:56 AM Zaventem | 1h13 | 9:09 AM Diest | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:05 AM Zaventem | 1h29 | 9:34 AM Diest | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:50 AM Zaventem | 0h56 | 9:46 AM Diest | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:56 AM Zaventem | 1h13 | 10:09 AM Diest | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:07 AM Zaventem | 1h27 | 10:34 AM Diest | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:50 AM Zaventem | 0h56 | 10:46 AM Diest | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:56 AM Zaventem | 1h13 | 11:09 AM Diest | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:07 AM Zaventem | 1h27 | 11:34 AM Diest | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:50 AM Zaventem | 0h56 | 11:46 AM Diest | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:56 AM Zaventem | 1h13 | 12:09 PM Diest | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:05 AM Zaventem | 1h29 | 12:34 PM Diest | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:50 AM Zaventem | 0h56 | 12:46 PM Diest | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:56 AM Zaventem | 1h13 | 1:09 PM Diest | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:05 PM Zaventem | 1h29 | 1:34 PM Diest | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:50 PM Zaventem | 0h56 | 1:46 PM Diest | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:56 PM Zaventem | 1h13 | 2:09 PM Diest | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:07 PM Zaventem | 1h27 | 2:34 PM Diest | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:50 PM Zaventem | 0h56 | 2:46 PM Diest | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Zaventem to Diest with Intercity, Regional, and SNCB | BUS. Regional trains available on this route with Regional. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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City museum introducing Diest’s history, art, and civic heritage through varied collections in a central historic setting.
Museum on the religious community of the beguinage, showing devotional objects and daily life in one of Diest’s key historic quarters.
Compact museum dedicated to composer and priest F. J. Fétis, interesting for visitors exploring Diest’s cultural and musical connections.
Central market square lined with historic buildings and terraces, ideal for seeing Diest’s civic heart and main monuments together.
Peaceful beguinage lanes with brick houses, gardens, and intimate streetscapes that reveal a quieter side of historic Diest.
Riverside green area and walking zone beside the Demer, popular for relaxed strolls and views of the town’s historic edges.
Diestse vlaai is a regional fruit tart, often filled with rice pudding or local fruit. It is a classic bakery treat tied to Flemish home baking traditions.
Hageland wine comes from vineyards around Diest. These local Belgian wines reflect the sandy slopes and growing wine tradition of the Hageland region.
Witloof met hesp en kaas is Belgian chicory wrapped in ham and baked with cheese sauce. It is a beloved comfort dish across Flemish Brabant.
Established fine dining restaurant known for refined Belgian-French cooking in an elegant setting in central Diest.
Traditional brasserie atmosphere with Belgian classics, grills, and beers. A reliable casual choice in the city center.
Popular casual venue for Belgian and European dishes with a relaxed town-center setting suited to lunch or dinner.
Moderate for Belgium. Dining and hotels are usually cheaper than Brussels or Bruges, while local transit and daily essentials are fairly standard.
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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zaventem to Diest 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 Diest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Zaventem to Diest trains use the Zaventem to Diest station pair. Use this guide to compare Zaventem and Diest train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Diest has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant De Groene Munt, Brasserie De Prins
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Diest. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Diest. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Diest: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Diest: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Diest: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Prins van Oranje, Hotel De Franse Kroon.
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