How to travel from Zurich to Zaventem

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Compare train and flight for Zurich to Zaventem

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Zaventem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $89. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $89, and a flight costs an average of $158.

Distance: 305 miles (491 km)

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$89

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$158

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7h 38m

Average total duration

7h 8m

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4h 15m

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1h 15m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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1.5 - 2.9kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Brussels Airlines

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Zaventem

Travel to Zaventem 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 Zurich to Zaventem.

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There are 2 options to travel between Zurich and Zaventem including taking a train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Zaventem is a train with an average price of $89 (€72).

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

A train is $69 (€56) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Zaventem costing on average $158 (€128).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Zaventem is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 55m.

Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 54m.

The distance from Zurich to Zaventem is approximately 305 miles (491 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Zaventem is:
  • Around 28 flights per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Zaventem:
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Brussels National Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16).
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Zaventem, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Zaventem by train.
  • Travel with Brussels Airlines to go to Zaventem by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Zaventem by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Zaventem with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines.
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Zaventem often also extend their vacation to go to Lille, Brussels, Charleroi, Bruges, Antwerp. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zaventem and these popular destinations at a great price.

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