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Compare train and bus for Rotterdam to Zaventem
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam 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 2h 10m. 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 $62.
Distance: 72 miles (116 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$62 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest |
2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Rotterdam to Zaventem
Compare the available ways to get from Rotterdam to Zaventem, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Zaventem:
A bus is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Zaventem costing on average $62 (€52).
Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 29m.
Travel optionsfrom Rotterdam to Zaventem
How to get from Rotterdam to Zaventem by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Zaventem is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 9216+
37598:10 AM2h15Rotterdam Centraal10:25 AMZaventem station$241One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 9216+37598:10 AM2h15Rotterdam Centraal10:25 AMZaventem station$241One-way1 transfer
Fastest
9322+
26098:58 AM1h22Rotterdam Centraal10:20 AMBrussels National Airport$1011One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 9224+376110:10 AM2h15Rotterdam Centraal12:25 PMZaventem station$241One-way1 transfer
- 9228+376211:10 AM2h15Rotterdam Centraal1:25 PMZaventem station$241One-way1 transfer
- 9236+37641:10 PM2h15Rotterdam Centraal3:25 PMZaventem station$241One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus4:20 PM2h15Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)6:35 PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)$251One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:30 PM1h40Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)1:10 AMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)$261One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:30 AM2h00Rotterdam, Zuidplein12:30 PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)$261One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Zaventem:
A bus is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Zaventem costing on average $62 (€52).
Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 29m.
- Around 34 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Zaventem as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Brussels National Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16).
- Travel with EuroCity, Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, Regional, Intercity, NS | BUS, NS International | IC Brussel to go to Zaventem by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Zaventem by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with EuroCity.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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