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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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CHF21 Average price | CHF10 Average price Cheapest | CHF18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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.
Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 9m.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Bruges to Zaventem
How to get from Bruges to Zaventem by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bruges to Zaventem is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:30 PM2h10Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West6:40 PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)CHF91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus4:30 PM2h10Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West6:40 PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)CHF91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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37598:59 AM1h26Bruges station10:25 AMZaventem stationCHF131One-way1 transfer
Other options
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37609:59 AM1h26Bruges station11:25 AMZaventem stationCHF131One-way1 transfer
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376110:59 AM1h26Bruges station12:25 PMZaventem stationCHF131One-way1 transfer
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376211:59 AM1h26Bruges station1:25 PMZaventem stationCHF131One-way1 transfer
FlixBus3:45 PM2h35Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West6:20 PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)CHF101One-way0 transfers
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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.
Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 9m.
- 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.
- 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).
- Travel with Intercity, Regional, SNCB to go to Zaventem by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Zaventem by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Intercity.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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