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Compare train and bus for Zaventem to Tournai
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zaventem to Tournai among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 2m. 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 €15, while a train costs an average of €22.
Distance: 50 miles (82 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€22 Average price | €15 Average price Cheapest | €17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Zaventem to Tournai
Compare the available ways to get from Zaventem to Tournai, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zaventem to Tournai:
A bus is €7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaventem to Tournai costing on average €22.
Other travel options to Tournai take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 49m.
Tickets start at around €22 compared to roughly €17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€4. The journey takes 1h 32m versus 1h 18m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Zaventem to Tournai
How to get from Zaventem to Tournai by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zaventem to Tournai is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

7:30 PM 2h25 Zaventem 9:55 PM Tournai €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:30 PM 2h25 Zaventem 9:55 PM Tournai €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

7:30 PM 2h25 Zaventem 9:55 PM Tournai €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

3:45 PM 2h35 Zaventem 6:20 PM Tournai €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zaventem to Tournai:
A bus is €7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaventem to Tournai costing on average €22.
Other travel options to Tournai take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 49m.
- Around 23 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zaventem and Tournai 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 Tournai station.
- Buses mostly depart from Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) and arrive in Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Tournai by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, SNCB | BUS, Regional to go to Tournai by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 11 direct trains per day with Intercity.
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