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Compare train and bus for Basel to Zaventem
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Basel to Zaventem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $47 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 15h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, while a bus costs an average of $47.
Distance: 269 miles (433 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$47 Average price Cheapest | $118 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 13m Average total duration Fastest 14h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Basel to Zaventem, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
Tickets start at around $47 (€40) compared to roughly $118 (€99) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $71 (€60). The journey takes 14h 43m versus 5h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Basel to Zaventem by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Zaventem is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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6:56 AM 6h57 Basel 1:53 PM Zaventem $153 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
6:56 AM 6h57 Basel 1:53 PM Zaventem $153 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
6:56 AM 6h57 Basel 1:53 PM Zaventem $153 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
8:56 AM 6h59 Basel 3:55 PM Zaventem $153 1 One-way 2 transfers10:56 AM 6h59 Basel 5:55 PM Zaventem $153 1 One-way 2 transfers
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- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Zaventem as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Zaventem by bus.
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