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Compare train and bus for Zaventem to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zaventem to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 21m. 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 train costs an average of $3, and a bus costs an average of $5.
Distance: 5 miles (9 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$5 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price | $3 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
51m Average total duration Fastest 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 31m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zaventem to Brussels:
A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zaventem to Brussels costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 37m.
Travel optionsfrom Zaventem to Brussels
How to get from Zaventem to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zaventem to Brussels is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
19308:48 AM0h17Zaventem station9:05 AMBrussels-Central$51One-way0 transfers
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19308:48 AM0h17Zaventem station9:05 AMBrussels-Central$51One-way0 transfers
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19308:48 AM0h17Zaventem station9:05 AMBrussels-Central$51One-way0 transfers
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193210:48 AM0h17Zaventem station11:05 AMBrussels-Central$51One-way0 transfers
19319:48 AM0h17Zaventem station10:05 AMBrussels-Central$51One-way0 transfers
193311:48 AM0h17Zaventem station12:05 PMBrussels-Central$51One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:45 AM0h30Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)1:15 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$71One-way0 transfers
Flibco8:05 PM0h50Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)8:55 PMCharleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)$221One-way0 transfers
Flibco9:55 PM0h55Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)10:50 PMCharleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)$221One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zaventem to Brussels:
A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zaventem to Brussels costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 37m.
- Around 46 trains per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zaventem and Brussels as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) and arrive in Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes).
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels National Airport and arrive in Brussels-Central.
- Travel with Regional, Intercity, EuroCity, SNCB to go to Brussels by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Flibco, De Lijn to go to Brussels by bus.
- 43 direct trains per day with Regional, Intercity, EuroCity, SNCB.
- 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Flibco, De Lijn.
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