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Compare bus and train for Diest to Zaventem
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Diest to Zaventem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, 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 €14, while a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 26 miles (42 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€14 Average price Cheapest | €9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train 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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Tickets start at around €14 compared to roughly €9 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€5. The journey takes 56m versus 44m 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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How to get from Diest to Zaventem by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Diest to Zaventem is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2479 · 32819:14 AM 0h55 Diest station 10:09 AM Zaventem station €11 1 One-way 1 transfer
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2479 · 32819:14 AM 0h55 Diest station 10:09 AM Zaventem station €11 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
26319:50 AM 0h49 Diest station 10:39 AM Brussels National Airport €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2481 · 328311:14 AM 0h55 Diest station 12:09 PM Zaventem station €11 1 One-way 1 transfer
2478 · 32808:14 AM 0h55 Diest station 9:09 AM Zaventem station €11 1 One-way 1 transfer
2480 · 328210:14 AM 0h55 Diest station 11:09 AM Zaventem station €11 1 One-way 1 transfer
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- Around 39 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Diest and Zaventem as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Diest station and arrive in Brussels National Airport.
- Travel with Regional, Intercity, SNCB | BUS to go to Zaventem by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Intercity.
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