How to travel from Amsterdam to Zaventem

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Amsterdam to Zaventem

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Zaventem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, while a flight costs an average of $535.

Distance: 104 miles (168 km)

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Compare ways to travel from Amsterdam to Zaventem

Compare the available ways to get from Amsterdam to Zaventem, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Zaventem is a bus with an average price of $26.

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Zaventem:

A bus is $52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Zaventem costing on average $78.

A bus is $509 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Zaventem costing on average $535.

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Zaventem is by train with an average journey time of 2h 51m.

Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 51m.

Flight takes on average 4h 39m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Amsterdam and Zaventem including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Amsterdam to Zaventem among Omio's users.

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How to get from Amsterdam to Zaventem by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Zaventem is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Zaventem

Travel to Zaventem easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to Zaventem.

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There are 3 options to travel between Amsterdam and Zaventem including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Zaventem is a bus with an average price of $26.

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Zaventem:

A bus is $52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Zaventem costing on average $78.

A bus is $509 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Zaventem costing on average $535.

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Zaventem is by train with an average journey time of 2h 51m.

Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 51m.

Flight takes on average 4h 39m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Zaventem is approximately 104 miles (168 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Zaventem is:
  • Around 40 trains per day.
  • Around 24 flights per day.
  • Around 14 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Zaventem as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Zaventem:
  • Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Brussels Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Zuid and arrive in Brussels National Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Zaventem, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Swiss, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic, Indigo Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Edelweiss Air, Austrian Airlines to go to Zaventem by flight.
  • Travel with EuroCity, Eurostar, Eurocity Direct, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Intercity, Regional to go to Zaventem by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Zaventem by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Zaventem with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct flights per day with KLM, KLM Cityhopper.
  • 0 direct trains per day with Eurostar.
  • 13 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Zaventem often also extend their vacation to go to Brussels, Antwerp, Bruges, Lille, Charleroi. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zaventem and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Zaventem to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Zaventem, primarily known for Brussels Airport, generally requires just one day for travelers transiting through or exploring the airport and its immediate surroundings.
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