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Compare train and bus for Aachen to Zaventem
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aachen to Zaventem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, while a train costs an average of €51.
Distance: 70 miles (114 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€51 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest | €23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Aachen to Zaventem:
A bus is €32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Zaventem costing on average €51.
Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 48m.
Tickets start at around €18 compared to roughly €23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €4. The journey takes 2h 18m versus 1h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Aachen to Zaventem by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aachen to Zaventem is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:00 AM4h40Aachen11:40 AMZaventem€201One-way0 transfers
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- 7:00 AM4h40Aachen11:40 AMZaventem€201One-way0 transfers
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- 7:00 AM4h40Aachen11:40 AMZaventem€201One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Zaventem:
A bus is €32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Zaventem costing on average €51.
Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 48m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aachen and Zaventem as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Aachen Hbf and arrive in Brussels National Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße and arrive in Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Zaventem by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn to go to Zaventem by train.
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