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Compare train and bus for Leuven to Zaventem
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leuven to Zaventem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $3, and a bus costs an average of $5.
Distance: 9 miles (16 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$6 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price | $4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
51m Average total duration Fastest 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Leuven to Zaventem:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Leuven to Zaventem costing on average $7 (€6).
Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:
Bus takes on average 25m.
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How to get from Leuven to Zaventem by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leuven to Zaventem is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
37798:11 AM0h23Leuven station8:34 AMZaventem station$41One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
37798:11 AM0h23Leuven station8:34 AMZaventem station$41One-way0 transfers
Fastest
283311:07 AM0h13Leuven station11:20 AMBrussels National Airport$131One-way0 transfers
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378211:11 AM0h23Leuven station11:34 AMZaventem station$41One-way0 transfers
378110:11 AM0h23Leuven station10:34 AMZaventem station$41One-way0 transfers
37809:11 AM0h23Leuven station9:34 AMZaventem station$41One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:15 PM0h25Leuven, Diestsepoort12:40 PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)$51One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leuven to Zaventem:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Leuven to Zaventem costing on average $7 (€6).
Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:
Bus takes on average 25m.
- Around 20 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leuven and Zaventem as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leuven station and arrive in Brussels National Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Leuven, Diestsepoort and arrive in Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16).
- Travel with FlixBus, De Lijn to go to Zaventem by bus.
- Travel with Regional, Intercity, SNCB to go to Zaventem by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, De Lijn.
- 6 direct trains per day with Regional, Intercity, SNCB.
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