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 $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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2h 52m

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3h 59m

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from Amsterdam to Zaventem

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.

  • FlixBus
    6:55 AM3h10
    Amsterdam
    10:05 AMZaventem
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    6:55 AM3h10
    Amsterdam
    10:05 AMZaventem
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    6:55 AM3h10
    Amsterdam
    10:05 AMZaventem
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    2:15 PM3h25
    Amsterdam
    5:40 PMZaventem
    $241One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    8:15 PM3h25
    Amsterdam
    11:40 PMZaventem
    $321One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    4:55 PM3h20
    Amsterdam
    8:15 PMZaventem
    $371One-way
    0 transfers

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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 $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).

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 2h 35m.

Flight takes on average 40m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Zaventem is approximately 104 miles (168 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Zaventem is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Zaventem:
  • 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.
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 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Zaventem with the following travel companies:
  • 14 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
  • 1 direct trains per day with NS International | IC Brussel.
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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