How to travel from Amsterdam to Zaventem

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Compare train, bus, 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 prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a flight costs an average of €189.

Distance: 104 miles (168 km)

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Train
Bus
Flight

€47

Average price

€16

Average price

Cheapest

€391

Average price

2h 55m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 25m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 3m

Average total duration

3h 33m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

10h 39m

Average total duration

7h 39m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.5 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

NS International | IC Brussel

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

KLM

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Amsterdam to Zaventem

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
07:55AM3h10
Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena
11:05AMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
$301One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
03:15PM3h25
Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena
06:40PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
$241One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

KLM CityhopperKL1701
06:55AM0h40
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
07:35AMBrussels Airport
$9141One-way
0 transfers

Other options

NS International | IC Brussel2426 · 1135+EuroCity9224+Regional3761
09:34AM2h51
Amsterdam Zuid
12:25PMZaventem station
$581One-way
3 transfers
NS International | IC Brussel1828+EuroCity9228+Regional3762
10:14AM3h11
Amsterdam Zuid
01:25PMZaventem station
$571One-way
2 transfers
NS International | IC Brussel1824+EuroCity9224
09:14AM2h35
Amsterdam Zuid
11:49AMBrussels National Airport
$651One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
07:30AM3h35
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
11:05AMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
$301One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
02:45PM3h55
Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
06:40PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
$241One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
05:55PM3h20
Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
09:15PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
$281One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH2303+Brussels AirlinesLH5626
10:45AM5h30
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
04:15PMBrussels Airport
$4871One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH2311+Brussels AirlinesLH5626
08:15AM8h00
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
04:15PMBrussels Airport
$4871One-way
1 transfer
SWISSLX729+Brussels AirlinesLX4240
03:15PM6h15
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
09:30PMBrussels Airport
$6521One-way
1 transfer

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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 train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Zaventem is a bus with an average price of $11 (€9).

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

A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Zaventem costing on average $31 (€25).

A bus is $226 (€180) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Zaventem costing on average $237 (€189).

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Zaventem is by train with an average journey time of 1h 39m.

Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 10m.

Flight takes on average 45m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Zaventem is approximately 104 miles (168 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Zaventem is:
  • Around 22 flights per day.
  • Around 15 trains 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 train, bus, 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 Centraal 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 NS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, Intercity, PKP Intercity, Eurostar to go to Zaventem by train.
  • Travel with KLM to go to Zaventem by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Zaventem by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Zaventem with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with NS International | IC Brussel.
  • 3 direct flights per day with KLM.
  • 13 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Zaventem often also extend their vacation to go to Lille, Brussels, Charleroi, Bruges, Antwerp. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zaventem and these popular destinations at a great price.
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