How to travel from Zaventem to Amsterdam

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zaventem to Amsterdam

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zaventem to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a flight costs an average of $190.

Distance: 104 miles (168 km)

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Driving

$51

Average price

$23

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Cheapest

$525

Average price

$45

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 55m

Average total duration

2h 25m

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30m

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3h 48m

Average total duration

3h 18m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 55m

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55m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

3h 5m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.5 - 1.0kg

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FlixBus

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KLM Cityhopper

Most popular airline

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

The cheapest way to travel from Zaventem to Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of $23 (€19).

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

A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaventem to Amsterdam costing on average $51 (€42).

A bus is $502 (€411) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zaventem to Amsterdam costing on average $525 (€430).

The fastest way to travel from Zaventem to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 25m.

Bus takes on average 3h 18m.

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

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from Zaventem to Amsterdam

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:50 PM3h05
    Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    12:55 AMAmsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena
    $241One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:50 PM3h05
    Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    12:55 AMAmsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena
    $241One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • KLM CityhopperKL1702
    8:05 AM0h50
    Brussels Airport
    8:55 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $6641One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Regional3784+EuroCity9243+NS International | IC Brussel2350
    1:36 PM3h49
    Zaventem station
    5:25 PMAmsterdam Centraal
    $261One-way
    2 transfers
  • Regional3785+EuroCity9247+NS International | IC Brussel2354 · 3167
    2:36 PM3h33
    Zaventem station
    6:09 PMAmsterdam Zuid
    $271One-way
    3 transfers
  • Regional3786+EuroCity9251+NS International | IC Brussel2358
    3:36 PM3h49
    Zaventem station
    7:25 PMAmsterdam Centraal
    $291One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:30 AM3h05
    Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    5:35 AMAmsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena
    $261One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:30 AM3h30
    Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    6:00 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $261One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:20 PM2h45
    Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    1:05 AMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    $261One-way
    0 transfers
  • Brussels AirlinesLH5629+LufthansaLH2302
    6:45 AM3h45
    Brussels Airport
    10:30 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $3381One-way
    1 transfer
  • Brussels AirlinesLH5581+Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4202
    4:25 PM3h55
    Brussels Airport
    8:20 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $3381One-way
    1 transfer
  • Brussels AirlinesLH5581+LufthansaLH2310
    4:25 PM5h30
    Brussels Airport
    9:55 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $3381One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Zaventem to Amsterdam

Travel to Amsterdam 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 Zaventem to Amsterdam.

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There are 3 options to travel between Zaventem and Amsterdam including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zaventem to Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of $23 (€19).

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

A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaventem to Amsterdam costing on average $51 (€42).

A bus is $502 (€411) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zaventem to Amsterdam costing on average $525 (€430).

The fastest way to travel from Zaventem to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 25m.

Bus takes on average 3h 18m.

The distance from Zaventem to Amsterdam is approximately 104 miles (168 km).
The average frequency per day from Zaventem to Amsterdam is:
  • Around 32 trains per day.
  • Around 14 buses per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zaventem to Amsterdam:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
  • Trains mostly depart from Brussels National Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zaventem to Amsterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with KLM Cityhopper to go to Amsterdam by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, De Lijn to go to Amsterdam by bus.
  • Travel with EuroCity, NS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, Regional, Intercity, SNCB to go to Amsterdam by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zaventem to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper.
  • 14 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
  • 6 direct trains per day with NS International | IC Brussel.
Omio customers who travel from Zaventem to Amsterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London, Copenhagen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Amsterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.
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