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Compare bus, train, and flight for Zaventem to Schiphol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zaventem to Schiphol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 35m. 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 $26, while a flight costs an average of $550.
Distance: 99 miles (160 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$86 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $550 Average price | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration 2h 34m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.0kg 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 Schiphol:
A bus is $59 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaventem to Schiphol costing on average $86 (€70).
A bus is $523 (€431) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zaventem to Schiphol costing on average $550 (€453).
Other travel options to Schiphol take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 50m.
Flight takes on average 4h 34m.
Tickets start at around $26 (€22) compared to roughly $45 (€37) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $19 (€16). The journey takes 3h 20m versus 2h 16m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Zaventem to Schiphol
How to get from Zaventem to Schiphol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zaventem to Schiphol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:15 AM3h35Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)2:50 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:15 AM3h35Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)2:50 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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93015:05 AM2h25Zaventem station7:30 AMSchiphol Airport$421One-way1 transfer
Other options
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93159:05 AM2h25Zaventem station11:30 AMSchiphol Airport$1221One-way1 transfer
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93098:05 AM2h25Zaventem station10:30 AMSchiphol Airport$1221One-way1 transfer
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932911:35 AM2h25Zaventem station2:00 PMSchiphol Airport$1221One-way1 transfer
FlixBus9:45 AM3h45Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)1:30 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:20 PM2h45Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)1:05 AMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:55 PM3h15Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)5:10 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zaventem to Schiphol:
A bus is $59 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaventem to Schiphol costing on average $86 (€70).
A bus is $523 (€431) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zaventem to Schiphol costing on average $550 (€453).
Other travel options to Schiphol take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 50m.
Flight takes on average 4h 34m.
- Around 35 trains per day.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zaventem and Schiphol as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) and arrive in Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels National Airport and arrive in Schiphol Airport.
- Travel with KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, BA Cityflyer, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, British Airways to go to Schiphol by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Schiphol by bus.
- Travel with Eurostar, NS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, EuroCity to go to Schiphol by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper, KLM.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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