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Compare train and bus for Zaventem to Antwerp
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zaventem to Antwerp among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 23 miles (38 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$6 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 14m Average total duration 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zaventem to Antwerp:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaventem to Antwerp costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:
Bus takes on average 44m.
Travel optionsfrom Zaventem to Antwerp
How to get from Zaventem to Antwerp by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zaventem to Antwerp is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus1:55 PM0h35Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)2:30 PMAntwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem)$91One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus1:55 PM0h35Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)2:30 PMAntwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem)$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
263110:41 AM0h30Brussels National Airport11:11 AMAntwerp-Central$191One-way0 transfers
Other options
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20089:35 AM0h56Zaventem station10:31 AMAntwerp-Berchem$101One-way1 transfer
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451011:05 AM0h56Zaventem station12:01 PMAntwerp-Berchem$101One-way1 transfer
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20078:35 AM0h56Zaventem station9:31 AMAntwerp-Berchem$101One-way1 transfer
FlixBus6:45 PM0h35Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)7:20 PMAntwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem)$91One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:50 PM0h40Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)2:30 PMAntwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem)$91One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:45 AM0h40Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)10:25 AMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)$91One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zaventem to Antwerp:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaventem to Antwerp costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:
Bus takes on average 44m.
- Around 27 trains per day.
- Around 21 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zaventem and Antwerp as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels National Airport and arrive in Antwerp-Central.
- Buses mostly depart from Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) and arrive in Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats).
- Travel with Flibco, FlixBus, flibco, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, De Lijn to go to Antwerp by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, EuroCity, Regional, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB to go to Antwerp by train.
- 21 direct buses per day with Flibco, FlixBus, flibco, Infobus, BlaBlaCar.
- 7 direct trains per day with Intercity, EuroCity.
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