How to travel from Berlin to Zaventem

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin to Zaventem

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Zaventem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $61 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, while a flight costs an average of $474.

Distance: 398 miles (642 km)

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Driving

$120

Average price

$474

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$61

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Cheapest

$147

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(fuel + tolls)

7h 47m

Average total duration

7h 17m

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30m

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4h 57m

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2h 57m

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2h 0m

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12h 59m

Average total duration

12h 29m

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8h 26m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

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1.9 - 3.8kg

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0.6 - 1.6kg

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Brussels Airlines

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

The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Zaventem is a bus with an average price of $61 (€51).

This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Zaventem:

A bus is $59 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Zaventem costing on average $120 (€99).

A bus is $413 (€341) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Zaventem costing on average $474 (€392).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Zaventem is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 57m.

Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 47m.

Bus takes on average 12h 59m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Berlin and Zaventem including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Berlin to Zaventem among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 1h 9m faster (7h 17m by train vs 8h 26m by car) and roughly $27 (€22) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($120 (€99) vs $147 (€121)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Berlin to Zaventem

How to get from Berlin to Zaventem by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Berlin to Zaventem is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    7:03 PM16h37
    Berlin
    11:40 AMZaventem
    $781One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    7:03 PM16h37
    Berlin
    11:40 AMZaventem
    $781One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    7:03 PM16h37
    Berlin
    11:40 AMZaventem
    $781One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    5:57 PM16h43
    Berlin
    10:40 AMZaventem
    $1021One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Berlin 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 Berlin to Zaventem.

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There are 3 options to travel between Berlin and Zaventem including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Zaventem is a bus with an average price of $61 (€51).

This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Zaventem:

A bus is $59 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Zaventem costing on average $120 (€99).

A bus is $413 (€341) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Zaventem costing on average $474 (€392).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Zaventem is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 57m.

Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 47m.

Bus takes on average 12h 59m.

The distance from Berlin to Zaventem is approximately 398 miles (642 km).
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Zaventem is:
  • Around 44 flights per day.
  • Around 17 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin 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 Berlin to Zaventem:
  • Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Brussels National Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berlin to Zaventem, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Zaventem by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Zaventem by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Sas Airways, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, Eurowings, TAP Portugal, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Austrian Airlines to go to Zaventem by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Berlin to Zaventem:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Berlin to Zaventem often also extend their vacation to go to Brussels, Antwerp, Bruges, Lille, Charleroi. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zaventem and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Zaventem to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Zaventem, primarily known for Brussels Airport, generally requires just one day for travelers transiting through or exploring the airport and its immediate surroundings.

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