How to travel from Liège to Zaventem

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Compare train and bus for Liège to Zaventem

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liège to Zaventem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 32m. 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 €20, while a train costs an average of €20.

Distance: 50 miles (82 km)

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€20

Average price

€20

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Cheapest

€15

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(fuel + tolls)

1h 32m

Average total duration

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1h 2m

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3h 16m

Average total duration

2h 46m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Liège to Zaventem is a bus with an average price of €18.

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

A bus is €0.41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liège to Zaventem costing on average €18.

The fastest way to travel from Liège to Zaventem is by train with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 33m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Liège and Zaventem including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Liège to Zaventem among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 5m sooner (55m by train vs 1h 0m by car). Tickets start at around €18 compared to roughly €15 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Liège to Zaventem

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Intercity2832+Regional3781
    9:27 AM1h07
    Liège-Guillemins
    10:34 AMZaventem station
    111One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Intercity2832+Regional3781
    9:27 AM1h07
    Liège-Guillemins
    10:34 AMZaventem station
    111One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Intercity2832+Regional3781
    9:27 AM1h07
    Liège-Guillemins
    10:34 AMZaventem station
    111One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Intercity2834+Regional3783
    11:27 AM1h07
    Liège-Guillemins
    12:34 PMZaventem station
    111One-way
    1 transfer
  • Intercity2831+Regional3780
    8:27 AM1h07
    Liège-Guillemins
    9:34 AMZaventem station
    111One-way
    1 transfer
  • Intercity2833+Regional3782
    10:27 AM1h07
    Liège-Guillemins
    11:34 AMZaventem station
    111One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:45 PM5h55
    Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins)
    12:40 AMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    171One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:40 AM4h45
    Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins)
    9:25 AMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    181One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:30 AM6h10
    Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins)
    12:40 PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    291One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Liège 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 Liège to Zaventem.

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There are 2 options to travel between Liège and Zaventem including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Liège to Zaventem is a bus with an average price of €20.

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

A bus is €0.16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liège to Zaventem costing on average €20.

The fastest way to travel from Liège to Zaventem is by train with an average journey time of 1h 32m.

Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 16m.

The distance from Liège to Zaventem is approximately 50 miles (82 km).
The average frequency per day from Liège to Zaventem is:
  • Around 24 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Liège to Zaventem:
  • Trains mostly depart from Liège-Guillemins and arrive in Brussels National Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins) and arrive in Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Liège to Zaventem, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), SNCB to go to Zaventem by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Zaventem by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Liège to Zaventem with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct trains per day with Intercity.
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Liège 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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