How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Zaventem

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Zaventem

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Zaventem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $124 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $124, while a train costs an average of $124.

Distance: 192 miles (310 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Zaventem is a bus with an average price of $40.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Zaventem:

A bus is $84 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Zaventem costing on average $124.

A bus is $695 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Zaventem costing on average $735.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Zaventem is by train with an average journey time of 4h 10m.

Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 19m.

Bus takes on average 9h 25m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Zaventem including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Zaventem among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 1h 1m sooner (3h 19m by flight vs 4h 20m by car). Tickets start at around $735 compared to roughly $76 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Frankfurt am Main to Zaventem

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Zaventem by train, bus or flight.

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

  • FlixBus
    11:30 AM11h10
    Frankfurt am Main
    10:40 PMZaventem
    $491One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    11:30 AM11h10
    Frankfurt am Main
    10:40 PMZaventem
    $491One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    11:30 AM11h10
    Frankfurt am Main
    10:40 PMZaventem
    $491One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    8:55 PM11h55
    Frankfurt am Main
    8:50 AMZaventem
    $671One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Zaventem.

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There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Zaventem including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Zaventem is a bus with an average price of $40.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Zaventem:

A bus is $84 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Zaventem costing on average $124.

A bus is $695 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Zaventem costing on average $735.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Zaventem is by train with an average journey time of 4h 10m.

Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 19m.

Bus takes on average 9h 25m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Zaventem is approximately 192 miles (310 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Zaventem is:
  • Around 36 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Zaventem:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16).
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Brussels National Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Zaventem, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Trans Nicolaescu to go to Zaventem by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Zaventem by train.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Zaventem often also extend their vacation to go to Lille, Brussels, Charleroi, Bruges, Antwerp. 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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