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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 $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 23m. 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$51 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest |
2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Zaventem:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Zaventem costing on average $51 (€42).
A bus is $409 (€334) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Zaventem costing on average $433 (€354).
Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 38m.
Flight takes on average 6h 28m.
Travel optionsfrom Amsterdam to Zaventem
How to get from Amsterdam to Zaventem by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Zaventem is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:10 AM3h15Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena9:25 AMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)$161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:10 AM3h15Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena9:25 AMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus4:00 AM2h35Schiphol, Airport Terminal 16:35 AMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)$261One-way0 transfers
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92441:36 PM3h49Amsterdam Centraal5:25 PMZaventem station$261One-way2 transfers
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924012:36 PM3h49Amsterdam Centraal4:25 PMZaventem station$261One-way2 transfers
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37683:50 PM3h35Amsterdam Zuid7:25 PMZaventem station$271One-way3 transfers
FlixBus7:55 AM3h10Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena11:05 AMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)$161One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:30 AM3h35Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)11:05 AMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)$161One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:15 PM3h25Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena6:40 PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)$181One-way0 transfers
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LH55728:00 AM3h50Amsterdam Airport Schiphol11:50 AMBrussels Airport$2641One-way1 transfer
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LH557611:15 AM6h15Amsterdam Airport Schiphol5:30 PMBrussels Airport$2641One-way1 transfer
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LH55768:00 AM9h30Amsterdam Airport Schiphol5:30 PMBrussels Airport$2641One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Zaventem:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Zaventem costing on average $51 (€42).
A bus is $409 (€334) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Zaventem costing on average $433 (€354).
Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 38m.
Flight takes on average 6h 28m.
- Around 31 trains per day.
- Around 25 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 train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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).
- Travel with Eurocity Direct, NS International | IC Brussel, EuroCity, Intercity, Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Zaventem by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, GVB to go to Zaventem by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with NS International | IC Brussel.
- 14 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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