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Compare bus and train 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 prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 72 miles (116 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$34 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest |
1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m 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.
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How to get from Rotterdam to Zaventem by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Zaventem is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Zaventem:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Zaventem costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 40m.
- Around 22 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 bus and train 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 NS International | IC Brussel, EuroCity, Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, PKP Intercity, Deutsche Bahn to go to Zaventem by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Zaventem by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with NS International | IC Brussel.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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