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Compare bus and train for Lille to Zaventem
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lille to Zaventem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 59m. 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 $14, while a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 64 miles (103 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$14 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 22m Average total duration 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Zaventem:
A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Zaventem costing on average $33.
Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 22m.
Tickets start at around $14 compared to roughly $25 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $11. The journey takes 1h 52m versus 1h 35m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Lille to Zaventem
How to get from Lille to Zaventem by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lille to Zaventem is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:30 AM2h15Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)12:45 PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)$111One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus10:30 AM2h15Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)12:45 PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus2:15 PM2h05Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)4:20 PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)$121One-way0 transfers
Other options
908 · 19088:08 AM2h10Lille Flandres10:18 AMZaventem station$271One-way1 transfer
916 · 19164:08 PM2h10Lille Flandres6:18 PMZaventem station$271One-way1 transfer
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19077:08 AM2h10Lille Flandres9:18 AMZaventem station$271One-way1 transfer
FlixBus4:25 AM2h15Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)6:40 AMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:15 AM2h10Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)2:25 AMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)$171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:55 AM2h15Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)4:10 AMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)$191One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Zaventem:
A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Zaventem costing on average $33.
Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 22m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lille and Zaventem as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lille-Europe and arrive in Brussels National Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) and arrive in Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16).
- Travel with Eurostar, Intercity, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Regional, TER | SNCF, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Zaventem by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, flibco, Infobus, BlaBlaCar to go to Zaventem by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
- 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, flibco, Infobus, BlaBlaCar.
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