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Compare train and bus for Zaventem to Leuven
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zaventem to Leuven 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 19m. 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 $4.
Distance: 9 miles (16 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$6 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price | $5 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
49m Average total duration Fastest 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zaventem to Leuven:
A train is $0.23 (€0.18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zaventem to Leuven costing on average $6 (€5).
Other travel options to Leuven take longer:
Bus takes on average 33m.
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How to get from Zaventem to Leuven by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zaventem to Leuven is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 3659 · 648210:56 AM0h33Zaventem station11:29 AMHeverlee$61One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 3659 · 648210:56 AM0h33Zaventem station11:29 AMHeverlee$61One-way1 transfer
Fastest
2808+308110:38 AM0h21Brussels National Airport10:59 AMHeverlee$151One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 3658 · 64819:56 AM0h33Zaventem station10:29 AMHeverlee$61One-way1 transfer
- 3660 · 648311:56 AM0h33Zaventem station12:29 PMHeverlee$61One-way1 transfer
- 3759 · 308110:26 AM0h33Zaventem station10:59 AMHeverlee$61One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zaventem to Leuven:
A train is $0.23 (€0.18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zaventem to Leuven costing on average $6 (€5).
Other travel options to Leuven take longer:
Bus takes on average 33m.
- Around 20 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zaventem and Leuven 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 Leuven station.
- Buses mostly depart from Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) and arrive in Leuven, Diestsepoort.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, De Lijn to go to Leuven by bus.
- Travel with Regional, Intercity, SNCB to go to Leuven by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, De Lijn.
- 11 direct trains per day with SNCB.
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