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 $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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$51

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$24

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2h 53m

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2h 23m

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4h 8m

Average total duration

3h 38m

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

The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Zaventem is a bus with an average price of $24 (€20).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Zaventem is by train with an average journey time of 2h 23m.

Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 38m.

Flight takes on average 6h 28m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Amsterdam and Zaventem including taking a train, bus, 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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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
    6:10 AM3h15
    Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena
    9:25 AMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:10 AM3h15
    Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena
    9:25 AMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:00 AM2h35
    Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    6:35 AMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    $261One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • NS International | IC Brussel2243+Regional3766+EuroCity9244
    1:36 PM3h49
    Amsterdam Centraal
    5:25 PMZaventem station
    $261One-way
    2 transfers
  • NS International | IC Brussel2239+Regional3765+EuroCity9240
    12:36 PM3h49
    Amsterdam Centraal
    4:25 PMZaventem station
    $261One-way
    2 transfers
  • NS International | IC Brussel3150 · 2251+EuroCity9252+Regional3768
    3:50 PM3h35
    Amsterdam Zuid
    7:25 PMZaventem station
    $271One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:55 AM3h10
    Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena
    11:05 AMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:30 AM3h35
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    11:05 AMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:15 PM3h25
    Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena
    6:40 PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    $181One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1003+Brussels AirlinesLH5572
    8:00 AM3h50
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    11:50 AMBrussels Airport
    $2641One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH989+Brussels AirlinesLH5576
    11:15 AM6h15
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    5:30 PMBrussels Airport
    $2641One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1003+Brussels AirlinesLH5576
    8:00 AM9h30
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    5:30 PMBrussels Airport
    $2641One-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 $24 (€20).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Zaventem is by train with an average journey time of 2h 23m.

Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 38m.

Flight takes on average 6h 28m.

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

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 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Zaventem with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with NS International | IC Brussel.
  • 14 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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