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Compare bus and train for Zaventem to Antwerp
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zaventem to Antwerp among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $8 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 14m. 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 $8, while a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 23 miles (38 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$12 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 16m Average total duration 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - 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 $12 (€10).
Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 16m.
Tickets start at around $12 (€10) compared to roughly $9 (€7) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-3.10 (€-2.60). The journey takes 46m versus 39m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.
Flibco9:55 PM0h40Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)10:35 PMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)$61One-way0 transfers
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Flibco9:55 PM0h40Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)10:35 PMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)$61One-way0 transfers
Fastest
26363:39 PM0h32Brussels National Airport4:11 PMAntwerp-Central$151One-way0 transfers
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26418:07 PM0h59Zaventem station9:06 PMAntwerp-Berchem$71One-way2 transfers
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263312:07 PM0h59Zaventem station1:06 PMAntwerp-Berchem$71One-way2 transfers
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26309:07 AM0h59Zaventem station10:06 AMAntwerp-Berchem$71One-way2 transfers
Flibco11:25 PM0h40Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)12:05 AMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)$61One-way0 transfers
Flibco7:10 AM0h40Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)7:50 AMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)$61One-way0 transfers
Flibco4:05 PM0h45Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)4:50 PMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)$61One-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 $12 (€10).
Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 16m.
- Around 38 trains per day.
- Around 18 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zaventem and Antwerp as scheduled services by bus and train 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 Intercity, EuroCity, Regional to go to Antwerp by train.
- Travel with Flibco, FlixBus to go to Antwerp by bus.
- 9 direct trains per day with Intercity, EuroCity.
- 18 direct buses per day with Flibco, FlixBus.
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