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Compare train and bus for Charleroi to Zaventem
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Charleroi to Zaventem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $20, while a bus costs an average of $23.
Distance: 32 miles (53 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$23 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Charleroi to Zaventem
Compare the available ways to get from Charleroi to Zaventem, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Charleroi to Zaventem:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Charleroi to Zaventem costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 53m.
Tickets start at around $23 (€19) compared to roughly $12 (€11) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$10 (-€8). The journey takes 56m versus 53m 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 Charleroi to Zaventem by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Charleroi to Zaventem is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2011 · 191111:51 AM1h27Charleroi-Sud1:18 PMZaventem station$171One-way1 transfer
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2011 · 191111:51 AM1h27Charleroi-Sud1:18 PMZaventem station$171One-way1 transfer
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Flibco10:00 PM0h50Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)10:50 PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)$241One-way0 transfers
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2010 · 191010:51 AM1h27Charleroi-Sud12:18 PMZaventem station$171One-way1 transfer
2008 · 19088:51 AM1h27Charleroi-Sud10:18 AMZaventem station$171One-way1 transfer
2009 · 19099:51 AM1h27Charleroi-Sud11:18 AMZaventem station$171One-way1 transfer
Flibco7:30 PM0h50Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)8:20 PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)$241One-way0 transfers
Flibco8:45 PM0h50Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)9:35 PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)$241One-way0 transfers
Flibco11:00 AM0h55Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)11:55 AMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)$241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Charleroi to Zaventem:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Charleroi to Zaventem costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 53m.
- Around 38 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Charleroi and Zaventem as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Charleroi-Sud and arrive in Brussels National Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) and arrive in Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16).
- Travel with Intercity, Regional, SNCB | BUS to go to Zaventem by train.
- Travel with Flibco to go to Zaventem by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Regional.
- 11 direct buses per day with Flibco.
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