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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 $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 31m. 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 $25.
Distance: 50 miles (82 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$25 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Liège to Zaventem
Compare the available ways to get from Liège to Zaventem, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Liège to Zaventem:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liège to Zaventem costing on average $25.
Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 16m.
Tickets start at around $25 compared to roughly $18 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$6. The journey takes 1h 1m versus 1h 0m 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 Liège to Zaventem by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Liège to Zaventem is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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36819:02 AM 1h02 Liège-Guillemins 10:04 AM Zaventem station $20 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
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36819:02 AM 1h02 Liège-Guillemins 10:04 AM Zaventem station $20 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
437 · 28383:30 PM 0h50 Liège-Guillemins 4:20 PM Brussels National Airport $29 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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368311:02 AM 1h02 Liège-Guillemins 12:04 PM Zaventem station $20 1 One-way 1 transfer
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36808:02 AM 1h02 Liège-Guillemins 9:04 AM Zaventem station $20 1 One-way 1 transfer
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36917:02 PM 1h02 Liège-Guillemins 8:04 PM Zaventem station $20 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Liège to Zaventem:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liège to Zaventem costing on average $25.
Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 16m.
- Around 26 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.
- 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).
- Travel with Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Regional to go to Zaventem by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Zaventem by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Intercity.
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