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Compare bus and train for Sint-Gillis to Zaventem
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sint-Gillis to Zaventem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, while a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 6 miles (11 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$11 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
56m Average total duration Fastest 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Sint-Gillis to Zaventem
Compare the available ways to get from Sint-Gillis to Zaventem, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Sint-Gillis to Zaventem:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sint-Gillis to Zaventem costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 0m.
Tickets start at around $9 (€8) compared to roughly $8 (€7) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$1 (-€0). The journey takes 30m versus 25m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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This is compared to other travel options from Sint-Gillis to Zaventem:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sint-Gillis to Zaventem costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 0m.
- Around 32 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sint-Gillis and Zaventem as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Brussels National Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16).
- Travel with Intercity, Regional, EuroCity to go to Zaventem by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Zaventem by bus.
- 29 direct trains per day with Intercity, Regional, EuroCity.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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