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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 an average ticket price of €19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 33m. 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 €19, while a train costs an average of €37.
Distance: 99 miles (160 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€37 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest | €37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Schiphol to Zaventem:
A bus is €18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schiphol to Zaventem costing on average €37.
A bus is €242 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Schiphol to Zaventem costing on average €261.
Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 5m.
Flight takes on average 6h 37m.
The journey is about 25m faster (2h 3m by train vs 2h 28m by car) and roughly €0.30 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€37 vs €37). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Schiphol to Zaventem
How to get from Schiphol to Zaventem by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Schiphol to Zaventem is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus9:10 AM3h20Schiphol, Airport Terminal 112:30 PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)€161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:10 AM3h20Schiphol, Airport Terminal 112:30 PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)€161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus4:00 AM2h35Schiphol, Airport Terminal 16:35 AMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)€181One-way0 transfers
Other options
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37684:27 PM2h58Schiphol Airport7:25 PMZaventem station€611One-way1 transfer- 9916+37597:27 AM2h58Schiphol Airport10:25 AMZaventem station€611One-way1 transfer
- 9482+37706:27 PM2h58Schiphol Airport9:25 PMZaventem station€1011One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus2:45 PM3h55Schiphol, Airport Terminal 16:40 PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)€161One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:55 PM3h20Schiphol, Airport Terminal 19:15 PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)€171One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:10 PM3h25Schiphol, Airport Terminal 16:35 PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)€181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Schiphol to Zaventem:
A bus is €18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schiphol to Zaventem costing on average €37.
A bus is €242 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Schiphol to Zaventem costing on average €261.
Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 5m.
Flight takes on average 6h 37m.
- Around 26 trains per day.
- Around 23 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.
- 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).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Zaventem by bus.
- Travel with Eurocity Direct, NS International | IC Brussel, Eurostar, Intercity to go to Zaventem by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with NS International | IC Brussel.
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