How to travel from Zaventem to Liège

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Compare train and bus for Zaventem to Liège

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zaventem to Liège among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 34m. 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 train costs an average of €21, while a bus costs an average of €21.

Distance: 50 miles (82 km)

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€21

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€21

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€15

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1h 34m

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1h 4m

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3h 13m

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2h 43m

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1h 1m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Zaventem to Liège is a train with an average price of €19.

This is compared to other travel options from Zaventem to Liège:

A train is €2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zaventem to Liège costing on average €21.

The fastest way to travel from Zaventem to Liège is by train with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Liège take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 13m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Zaventem and Liège including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Zaventem to Liège among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 6m sooner (55m by train vs 1h 1m by car). Tickets start at around €19 compared to roughly €15 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Zaventem to Liège

How to get from Zaventem to Liège by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Zaventem to Liège is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Regional3762+Intercity2811
    1:26 PM1h07
    Zaventem station
    2:33 PMLiège-Guillemins
    111One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Regional3762+Intercity2811
    1:26 PM1h07
    Zaventem station
    2:33 PMLiège-Guillemins
    111One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Regional3762+Intercity2811
    1:26 PM1h07
    Zaventem station
    2:33 PMLiège-Guillemins
    111One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Regional3763+Intercity2812
    2:26 PM1h07
    Zaventem station
    3:33 PMLiège-Guillemins
    111One-way
    1 transfer
  • Regional3761+Intercity2810
    12:26 PM1h07
    Zaventem station
    1:33 PMLiège-Guillemins
    111One-way
    1 transfer
  • Regional3764+Intercity2813
    3:26 PM1h07
    Zaventem station
    4:33 PMLiège-Guillemins
    111One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:50 PM3h25
    Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    1:15 AMLiège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins)
    151One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:45 AM4h05
    Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    1:50 PMLiège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins)
    151One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Zaventem to Liège

Travel to Liège easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zaventem to Liège.

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There are 2 options to travel between Zaventem and Liège including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Zaventem to Liège is a train with an average price of €21.

This is compared to other travel options from Zaventem to Liège:

A train is €0.13 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zaventem to Liège costing on average €21.

The fastest way to travel from Zaventem to Liège is by train with an average journey time of 1h 34m.

Other travel options to Liège take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 13m.

The distance from Zaventem to Liège is approximately 50 miles (82 km).
The average frequency per day from Zaventem to Liège is:
  • Around 28 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zaventem and Liège as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zaventem to Liège:
  • Trains mostly depart from Brussels National Airport and arrive in Liège-Guillemins.
  • Buses mostly depart from Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) and arrive in Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zaventem to Liège, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB | BUS, Regional to go to Liège by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Liège by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zaventem to Liège with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct trains per day with Intercity.
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Zaventem to Liège often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Cologne, Maastricht, Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Liège and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Liège to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Liège, you can explore the vibrant La Batte Market, enjoy a scenic walk along the Meuse River, and visit the Aquarium-Museum featuring aquatic life and natural history exhibits. Discover the Coteaux de la Citadelle for hiking and historical sites, and savor local cuisine at a traditional Liègeois restaurant with dishes like boulets à la Liégeoise. Don't miss La Boverie art museum, the panoramic views from Montagne de Bueren, the architectural marvel of Liège-Guillemins Railway Station, St. Paul's Cathedral with its stunning windows, and the Curtius Museum's regional archaeology exhibits.
To fully explore Liège's key attractions, indulge in its culinary offerings, and enjoy its vibrant cultural scene, plan for a stay of 2 to 3 days.

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