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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 €3.
Distance: 9 miles (16 km)
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€5 Average price Cheapest | €5 Average price |
49m Average total duration Fastest 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Zaventem to Leuven is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Zaventem to Leuven:
A train is $0.35 (€0.28) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zaventem to Leuven costing on average $4 (€3).
Other travel options to Leuven take longer:
Bus takes on average 25m.
- 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 Regional, PKP Intercity, SNCB to go to Leuven by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, De Lijn to go to Leuven by bus.
- 11 direct trains per day with Regional, PKP Intercity, SNCB.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, De Lijn.
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