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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 $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 22m. 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 $11, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
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$51 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest |
2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m 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.
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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.
6:55 AM3h10Amsterdam10:05 AMZaventem$101One-way0 transfers
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6:55 AM3h10Amsterdam10:05 AMZaventem$101One-way0 transfers
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6:55 AM3h10Amsterdam10:05 AMZaventem$101One-way0 transfers
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2:15 PM3h25Amsterdam5:40 PMZaventem$241One-way0 transfers
8:15 PM3h25Amsterdam11:40 PMZaventem$321One-way0 transfers
4:55 PM3h20Amsterdam8:15 PMZaventem$371One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Zaventem:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Zaventem costing on average $30 (€24).
A bus is $224 (€180) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Zaventem costing on average $235 (€189).
Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
Flight takes on average 40m.
- Around 24 trains per day.
- Around 23 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.
- 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).
- Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Zaventem by bus.
- Travel with NS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, EuroCity, Intercity, Eurostar to go to Zaventem by train.
- 14 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with NS International | IC Brussel.
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