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Compare bus and train for Zaventem to Arnhem
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zaventem to Arnhem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 21m. 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 €20, while a train costs an average of €54.
Distance: 97 miles (157 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€54 Average price | €20 Average price Cheapest | €38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Zaventem to Arnhem
Compare the available ways to get from Zaventem to Arnhem, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zaventem to Arnhem:
A bus is €35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaventem to Arnhem costing on average €54.
Other travel options to Arnhem take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 18m.
Tickets start at around €20 compared to roughly €38 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €18. The journey takes 4h 48m versus 2h 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 Zaventem to Arnhem:
A bus is €35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaventem to Arnhem costing on average €54.
Other travel options to Arnhem take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 18m.
- Around 52 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zaventem and Arnhem 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 Arnhem station.
- Buses mostly depart from Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) and arrive in Arnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Arnhem by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity to go to Arnhem by train.
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