How to travel from Bruges to Zaventem

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Compare bus and train for Bruges to Zaventem

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bruges to Zaventem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF10, while a train costs an average of CHF21.

Distance: 58 miles (94 km)

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CHF21

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CHF10

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CHF18

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1h 52m

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1h 22m

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2h 9m

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1h 39m

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1h 22m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Bruges to Zaventem is a bus with an average price of CHF10.

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

A bus is CHF11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bruges to Zaventem costing on average CHF21.

The fastest way to travel from Bruges to Zaventem is by train with an average journey time of 1h 52m.

Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 9m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bruges and Zaventem including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bruges to Zaventem among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around CHF21 compared to roughly CHF18 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF-2.75. The journey takes 1h 22m versus 1h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Bruges to Zaventem

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:30 PM2h10
    Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
    6:40 PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    CHF91One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:30 PM2h10
    Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
    6:40 PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    CHF91One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Intercity508+Regional3759
    8:59 AM1h26
    Bruges station
    10:25 AMZaventem station
    CHF131One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Intercity509+Regional3760
    9:59 AM1h26
    Bruges station
    11:25 AMZaventem station
    CHF131One-way
    1 transfer
  • Intercity510+Regional3761
    10:59 AM1h26
    Bruges station
    12:25 PMZaventem station
    CHF131One-way
    1 transfer
  • Intercity511+Regional3762
    11:59 AM1h26
    Bruges station
    1:25 PMZaventem station
    CHF131One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:45 PM2h35
    Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
    6:20 PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    CHF101One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bruges 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 Bruges to Zaventem.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bruges and Zaventem including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Bruges to Zaventem is a bus with an average price of CHF10.

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

A bus is CHF11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bruges to Zaventem costing on average CHF21.

The fastest way to travel from Bruges to Zaventem is by train with an average journey time of 1h 52m.

Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 9m.

The distance from Bruges to Zaventem is approximately 58 miles (94 km).
The average frequency per day from Bruges to Zaventem is:
  • Around 34 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bruges and Zaventem as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bruges to Zaventem:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bruges station and arrive in Brussels National Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West and arrive in Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bruges to Zaventem, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Intercity, Regional, SNCB to go to Zaventem by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Zaventem by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bruges to Zaventem with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct trains per day with Intercity.
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Bruges to Zaventem often also extend their vacation to go to Lille, Brussels, Charleroi, Antwerp, Ghent. 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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