The cheapest and fastest trains from Leuven to Zaventem
- Cheapest price on Nov 02
- €5
- Average ticket price on Nov 02
- €8
- Fastest journey on Nov 02
- 13 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 02
- 13 m
- Trains on Nov 02
- 36
- Distance
- 16 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leuven to Zaventem is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leuven to Zaventem will cost around €8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
On Mon, Nov 02, we found 36 trains from Leuven to Zaventem, including 20 direct services.
On Mon, Nov 02 the direct trains cover the 16 km distance in an average of 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 13 m .
On Mon, Nov 02 the slowest trains will take 14 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
36808:41 AM 0h23 Leuven station 9:04 AM Zaventem station €5 1 One-way 0 transfers
5708+
32819:36 AM 0h33 Heverlee 10:09 AM Zaventem station €5 1 One-way 1 transfer
5710+
328311:36 AM 0h33 Heverlee 12:09 PM Zaventem station €5 1 One-way 1 transfer
378110:11 AM 0h23 Leuven station 10:34 AM Zaventem station €5 1 One-way 0 transfers
368210:41 AM 0h23 Leuven station 11:04 AM Zaventem station €5 1 One-way 0 transfers
283311:07 AM 0h13 Leuven station 11:20 AM Brussels National Airport €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
28308:07 AM 0h13 Leuven station 8:20 AM Brussels National Airport €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
283210:07 AM 0h13 Leuven station 10:20 AM Brussels National Airport €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
28319:07 AM 0h13 Leuven station 9:20 AM Brussels National Airport €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
32808:55 AM 0h14 Leuven station 9:09 AM Zaventem station €5 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Leuven to Zaventem
Trains from Leuven to Zaventem run on average 27 times per day, taking around 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €3 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 16 km distance in 13m.
Distance 16 km |
Average train duration 22m |
Cheapest ticket price €3 |
Trains per day 27 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 13m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
Live departures
Leuven to Zaventem train times
The table below shows live departures for Leuven to Zaventem trains for tomorrow, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3057 · 3779 | 8:03 AM Heverlee | 0h31 | 8:34 AM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
2830 | 8:07 AM Leuven station | 0h13 | 8:20 AM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
3779 | 8:11 AM Leuven station | 0h23 | 8:34 AM Zaventem station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2629 | 8:24 AM Leuven station | 0h15 | 8:39 AM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
7401 · 2207 | 8:28 AM Leuven station | 0h35 | 9:03 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
6457 · 3680 | 8:32 AM Heverlee | 0h32 | 9:04 AM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
5707+ 3280 | 8:36 AM Heverlee | 0h33 | 9:09 AM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
3680 | 8:41 AM Leuven station | 0h23 | 9:04 AM Zaventem station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3280 | 8:55 AM Leuven station | 0h14 | 9:09 AM Zaventem station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3058 · 3780 | 9:03 AM Heverlee | 0h31 | 9:34 AM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
2831 | 9:07 AM Leuven station | 0h13 | 9:20 AM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
3780 | 9:11 AM Leuven station | 0h23 | 9:34 AM Zaventem station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2630 | 9:24 AM Leuven station | 0h15 | 9:39 AM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
6458 · 3681 | 9:32 AM Heverlee | 0h32 | 10:04 AM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
5708+ 3281 | 9:36 AM Heverlee | 0h33 | 10:09 AM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
531+ 9227 | 9:36 AM Leuven station | 0h31 | 10:07 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
3681 | 9:41 AM Leuven station | 0h23 | 10:04 AM Zaventem station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3281 | 9:55 AM Leuven station | 0h14 | 10:09 AM Zaventem station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3059 · 3781 | 10:03 AM Heverlee | 0h31 | 10:34 AM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
2832 | 10:07 AM Leuven station | 0h13 | 10:20 AM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
3781 | 10:11 AM Leuven station | 0h23 | 10:34 AM Zaventem station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2631 | 10:24 AM Leuven station | 0h15 | 10:39 AM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
6459 · 3682 | 10:32 AM Heverlee | 0h32 | 11:04 AM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
5709+ 3282 | 10:36 AM Heverlee | 0h33 | 11:09 AM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
532+ 9231 | 10:36 AM Leuven station | 0h31 | 11:07 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
3682 | 10:41 AM Leuven station | 0h23 | 11:04 AM Zaventem station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3282 | 10:55 AM Leuven station | 0h14 | 11:09 AM Zaventem station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3060 · 3782 | 11:03 AM Heverlee | 0h31 | 11:34 AM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
2833 | 11:07 AM Leuven station | 0h13 | 11:20 AM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
3782 | 11:11 AM Leuven station | 0h23 | 11:34 AM Zaventem station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2632 | 11:24 AM Leuven station | 0h15 | 11:39 AM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
6460 · 3683 | 11:32 AM Heverlee | 0h32 | 12:04 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
533+ 9235 | 11:36 AM Leuven station | 0h31 | 12:07 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
5710+ 3283 | 11:36 AM Heverlee | 0h33 | 12:09 PM Zaventem station | 1 transfer | |
3683 | 11:41 AM Leuven station | 0h23 | 12:04 PM Zaventem station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3283 | 11:55 AM Leuven station | 0h14 | 12:09 PM Zaventem station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Intercity
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Regional
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Leuven and Zaventem
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FAQs: Trains from Leuven to Zaventem
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leuven to Zaventem by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zaventem, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Leuven to Zaventem
Most Leuven to Zaventem trains use the Leuven to Zaventem station pair, with some services arriving at Nossegem. Use this guide to compare Leuven and Zaventem train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Leuven station do trains to Zaventem leave from?
Getting to Leuven from Leuven city centre
Leuven is 1 km from Leuven city centre. Public transport options include:
Leuven train station facilities and services
Leuven has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: De Klimop, Domus
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Leuven. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Leuven. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leuven: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leuven: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leuven: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel La Royale, Park Inn by Radisson Leuven, Hotel Mille Colonnes.
Getting to Heverlee from Leuven city centre
Heverlee is 1 km from Leuven city centre. Public transport options include:
Heverlee train station facilities and services
Heverlee has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Heverlee.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Heverlee.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Heverlee: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Heverlee: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Heverlee.
Which Zaventem station do trains from Leuven arrive at?
Getting to Zaventem from Zaventem city centre
Zaventem train station facilities and services
Zaventem has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Belair, Black Pearls
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zaventem. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zaventem. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zaventem: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zaventem: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zaventem: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel, Crowne Plaza Brussels Airport, NH Brussels Airport.
Getting to Nossegem from Zaventem city centre
Nossegem is 2 km from Zaventem city centre. Public transport options include:
Nossegem train station facilities and services
Nossegem has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Nossegem.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Nossegem: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Nossegem: Bike Parking.
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