The cheapest and fastest trains from Zaventem to Leuven
Cheapest price
€5
Average price
€6
Fastest journey
14 m
Average duration
21 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
16 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zaventem to Leuven is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zaventem to Leuven will cost around €6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
Of the 5 trains that leave Zaventem for Leuven on Wed, Nov 05, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 16 km distance in an average of 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 14 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 23 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Zaventem to Leuven
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zaventem to Leuven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €3, and a train costs an average of €4.
Distance: 16 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€7 Average price | €4 Average price Cheapest |
48m Average total duration Fastest 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Zaventem to Leuven train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:26 AM Zaventem | 0h23 | 6:49 AM Leuven | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:50 AM Zaventem | 0h14 | 10:04 AM Leuven | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:56 AM Zaventem | 0h23 | 10:19 AM Leuven | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:27 PM Zaventem | 0h22 | 3:49 PM Leuven | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:26 PM Zaventem | 0h23 | 5:49 PM Leuven | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zaventem to Leuven
Distance 16 km |
Average train duration 18m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 11m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: Regional, PKP Intercity, SNCB from Zaventem to Leuven trainsRegional, PKP Intercity, SNCB trains will get you between Zaventem and Leuven from €3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Zaventem to Leuven

Passengers board the train most frequently from Zaventem, which is located around 0.3 miles (548 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Leuven, located 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zaventem to Leuven
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via the main airport road.
- Restaurant Belair
- Black Pearls
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel
- Crowne Plaza Brussels Airport
- NH Brussels Airport
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Brussels and other destinations
- Hall 2: ticketing and information
- Train: SNCB/NMBS services
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Martelarenplein.
- De Klimop
- Domus
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel La Royale
- Park Inn by Radisson Leuven
- Hotel Mille Colonnes
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-9 for trains to Brussels, Antwerp, and Liège
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Direct connections to Brussels, Antwerp, and Liège
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