How to travel from Mechelen to Zaventem

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Compare bus and train for Mechelen to Zaventem

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mechelen to Zaventem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 18m. 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 bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $3.

Distance: 9 miles (16 km)

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from Mechelen to Zaventem

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

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

Regional1982 · 3760
10:47AM0h38
Mechelen station
11:25AMZaventem station
$61One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

Regional1982 · 3760
10:47AM0h38
Mechelen station
11:25AMZaventem station
$61One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

EuroCity9224
11:39AM0h10
Mechelen station
11:49AMBrussels National Airport
$151One-way
0 transfers

Other options

PKP Intercity3131 · 1909
10:33AM0h45
Mechelen station
11:18AMZaventem station
$61One-way
1 transfer
Regional1982 · 3760
10:39AM0h46
Mechelen-Nekkerspoel
11:25AMZaventem station
$61One-way
1 transfer
PKP Intercity3131 · 1909
10:26AM0h52
Mechelen-Nekkerspoel
11:18AMZaventem station
$61One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Mechelen 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 Mechelen to Zaventem.

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There are 2 options to travel between Mechelen and Zaventem including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Mechelen to Zaventem is a train with an average price of $3 (€3).

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

A train is $0.37 (€0.30) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Mechelen to Zaventem costing on average $4 (€3).

The fastest way to travel from Mechelen to Zaventem is by train with an average journey time of 37m.

Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:

Bus takes on average 54m.

The distance from Mechelen to Zaventem is approximately 9 miles (16 km).
The average frequency per day from Mechelen to Zaventem is:
  • Around 30 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mechelen 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 Mechelen to Zaventem:
  • Trains mostly depart from Mechelen station and arrive in Brussels National Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Mechelen to Zaventem, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, De Lijn to go to Zaventem by bus.
  • Travel with PKP Intercity, Regional, EuroCity, SNCB to go to Zaventem by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Mechelen to Zaventem with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, De Lijn.
  • 7 direct trains per day with EuroCity, SNCB.
Omio customers who travel from Mechelen 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.

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