How to travel from Leiden to Zaventem

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Compare bus and train for Leiden to Zaventem

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leiden to Zaventem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 27m. 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 $22, while a train costs an average of $101.

Distance: 88 miles (142 km)

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Compare ways to travel from Leiden to Zaventem

Compare the available ways to get from Leiden to Zaventem, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Leiden to Zaventem is a bus with an average price of $22.

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

A bus is $80 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leiden to Zaventem costing on average $101.

The fastest way to travel from Leiden to Zaventem is by train with an average journey time of 2h 27m.

Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 8m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Leiden and Zaventem including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Leiden to Zaventem among Omio's users.

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

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

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FAQs: Travel from Leiden 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 Leiden to Zaventem.

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There are 2 options to travel between Leiden and Zaventem including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Leiden to Zaventem is a bus with an average price of $22.

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

A bus is $80 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leiden to Zaventem costing on average $101.

The fastest way to travel from Leiden to Zaventem is by train with an average journey time of 2h 27m.

Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 8m.

The distance from Leiden to Zaventem is approximately 88 miles (142 km).
The average frequency per day from Leiden to Zaventem is:
  • Around 31 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leiden 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 Leiden to Zaventem:
  • Trains mostly depart from Leiden Centraal and arrive in Brussels National Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Den Haag, Centraal Station and arrive in Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leiden to Zaventem, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurostar, EuroCity, Eurocity Direct to go to Zaventem by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Zaventem by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Leiden to Zaventem:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Leiden to Zaventem often also extend their vacation to go to Brussels, Antwerp, Bruges, Lille, Charleroi. 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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