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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Zaventem
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Zaventem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, while a flight costs an average of $561.
Distance: 169 miles (272 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$131 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $561 Average price | $81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration 5h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration 2h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.6kg 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 Paris to Zaventem
Compare the available ways to get from Paris to Zaventem, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Zaventem:
A bus is $84 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Zaventem costing on average $131 (€110).
A bus is $514 (€431) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Zaventem costing on average $561 (€471).
Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 51m.
Bus takes on average 6h 1m.
You'll arrive about 1h 58m sooner (1h 56m by train vs 3h 54m by car). Tickets start at around $131 (€110) compared to roughly $81 (€68) 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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How to get from Paris to Zaventem by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paris to Zaventem is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:15 PM 5h10 Paris 1:25 AM Zaventem $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
8:15 PM 5h10 Paris 1:25 AM Zaventem $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8:15 PM 5h10 Paris 1:25 AM Zaventem $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
8:05 AM 7h15 Paris 3:20 PM Zaventem $35 1 One-way 0 transfers11:35 AM 6h55 Paris 6:30 PM Zaventem $40 1 One-way 0 transfers7:15 PM 5h10 Paris 12:25 AM Zaventem $41 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Zaventem:
A bus is $84 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Zaventem costing on average $131 (€110).
A bus is $514 (€431) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Zaventem costing on average $561 (€471).
Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 51m.
Bus takes on average 6h 1m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 21 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Zaventem as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare du Nord and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
- Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Zaventem by bus.
- Travel with Eurostar, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Zaventem by train.
- Travel with Air France, KLM, Vueling, Brussels Airlines, British Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Helvetic Airways, Swiss to go to Zaventem by flight.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Eurostar.
- 2 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines.
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