The cheapest and fastest trains from Zaventem to Leeuwarden
Cheapest price
$185
Average price
$185
Fastest journey
5 h 24 m
Average duration
7 h 24 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
273 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zaventem to Leeuwarden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zaventem to Leeuwarden will cost around $185 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $185.
It's difficult to get from Zaventem to Leeuwarden without transferring at least 3 times.






Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Zaventem to Leeuwarden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zaventem to Leeuwarden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $56.
Distance: 169 miles (273 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$56 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest |
5h 39m Average total duration Fastest 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 10m Average total duration 8h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zaventem to Leeuwarden
Trains from Zaventem to Leeuwarden run on average 31 times per day, taking around 5h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $56 (€45) but you can travel from only $31 (€25) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:55, the last at 19:46. The fastest train covers the 169 miles (273 km) distance in 5h 9m.
Distance 169 miles (273 km) |
Average train duration 5h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $56 (€45) |
Trains per day 31 |
Fastest train 5h 9m |
First train 00:55 |
Last train 19:46 |
Train companies: SNCB from Zaventem to Leeuwarden trainsSNCB trains will get you between Zaventem and Leeuwarden from $31 (€25). 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 Leeuwarden
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zaventem to Leeuwarden 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 Leeuwarden, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zaventem to Leeuwarden
- 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 7 days a week, with access from Stationsweg.
- Brasserie Oranje
- Restaurant Wannee
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.70
- Oranje Hotel Leeuwarden
- Post-Plaza Hotel & Grand Café
- Fletcher Hotel-Paleis Stadhouderlijk Hof
- Located in the main hall
- 252 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-6 for regional and intercity trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Connections to major Dutch cities
Most popular train connections from Zaventem
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