How to travel from Schiphol to Zaventem

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Schiphol to Zaventem

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Schiphol to Zaventem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 4m. 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 $15, and a train costs an average of $35.

Distance: 99 miles (160 km)

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Train
Bus
Driving

$50

Average price

$25

Average price

Cheapest

$45

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 34m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 4m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 5m

Average total duration

2h 35m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 28m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

NS International | IC Brussel

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Schiphol to Zaventem is a bus with an average price of $25 (€20).

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

A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schiphol to Zaventem costing on average $50 (€41).

A bus is $490 (€401) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Schiphol to Zaventem costing on average $515 (€421).

The fastest way to travel from Schiphol to Zaventem is by train with an average journey time of 2h 4m.

Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 35m.

Flight takes on average 8h 16m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Schiphol and Zaventem including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Schiphol to Zaventem among Omio's users.

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from Schiphol to Zaventem

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:00 AM2h35
    Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    6:35 AMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:00 AM2h35
    Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    6:35 AMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • KLM CityhopperKL1701
    6:55 AM0h40
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    7:35 AMBrussels Airport
    $8571One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • NS International | IC Brussel1832+EuroCity9232+Regional3763+NS International | IC Brussel2231
    11:22 AM3h03
    Schiphol Airport
    2:25 PMZaventem station
    $511One-way
    3 transfers
  • NS International | IC Brussel1820+EuroCity9220+Regional3760+NS International | IC Brussel2219
    8:22 AM3h03
    Schiphol Airport
    11:25 AMZaventem station
    $511One-way
    3 transfers
  • NS International | IC Brussel1824+EuroCity9224+Regional3761+NS International | IC Brussel2223
    9:22 AM3h03
    Schiphol Airport
    12:25 PMZaventem station
    $511One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:40 PM3h25
    Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    2:05 AMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    $351One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:10 PM3h25
    Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    6:35 PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    $421One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:45 PM3h55
    Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    6:40 PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    $431One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1003+Brussels AirlinesLH5572
    8:00 AM3h50
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    11:50 AMBrussels Airport
    $3061One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH993+Brussels AirlinesLH5578
    2:50 PM5h50
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    8:40 PMBrussels Airport
    $3061One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH989+Brussels AirlinesLH5576
    11:15 AM6h15
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    5:30 PMBrussels Airport
    $3061One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Schiphol 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 Schiphol to Zaventem.

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There are 3 options to travel between Schiphol and Zaventem including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Schiphol to Zaventem is a bus with an average price of $25 (€20).

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

A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schiphol to Zaventem costing on average $50 (€41).

A bus is $490 (€401) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Schiphol to Zaventem costing on average $515 (€421).

The fastest way to travel from Schiphol to Zaventem is by train with an average journey time of 2h 4m.

Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 35m.

Flight takes on average 8h 16m.

The distance from Schiphol to Zaventem is approximately 99 miles (160 km).
The average frequency per day from Schiphol to Zaventem is:
  • Around 23 trains per day.
  • Around 20 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Schiphol and Zaventem as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Schiphol to Zaventem:
  • Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Brussels Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Schiphol Airport and arrive in Brussels National Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 and arrive in Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Schiphol to Zaventem, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Zaventem by bus.
  • Travel with NS International | IC Brussel, Eurostar, Eurocity Direct, Intercity to go to Zaventem by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Schiphol to Zaventem with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 1 direct trains per day with NS International | IC Brussel.
Omio customers who travel from Schiphol 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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