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AfricaMuseum
Modern museum in nearby Tervuren with Central Africa collections, noted architecture, and broad historical and cultural displays within easy reach of Zaventem.
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leuven to Zaventem will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 36 trains from Leuven to Zaventem, including 20 direct services.
These 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 .
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.
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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 0:01 |
Last train 23:57 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Leuven to Zaventem.
The table below shows live departures for Leuven to Zaventem trains for tomorrow, Monday 2 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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3057 · 3779 | 8:03 Heverlee | 0h31 | 8:34 Zaventem station | 1 change | |
2830 | 8:07 Leuven station | 0h13 | 8:20 Brussels National Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
3779 | 8:11 Leuven station | 0h23 | 8:34 Zaventem station | 0 changesdirect | |
2629 | 8:24 Leuven station | 0h15 | 8:39 Brussels National Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
7401 · 2207 | 8:28 Leuven station | 0h35 | 9:03 Brussels National Airport | 1 change | |
6457 · 3680 | 8:32 Heverlee | 0h32 | 9:04 Zaventem station | 1 change | |
5707+ 3280 | 8:36 Heverlee | 0h33 | 9:09 Zaventem station | 1 change | |
3680 | 8:41 Leuven station | 0h23 | 9:04 Zaventem station | 0 changesdirect | |
3280 | 8:55 Leuven station | 0h14 | 9:09 Zaventem station | 0 changesdirect | |
3058 · 3780 | 9:03 Heverlee | 0h31 | 9:34 Zaventem station | 1 change | |
2831 | 9:07 Leuven station | 0h13 | 9:20 Brussels National Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
3780 | 9:11 Leuven station | 0h23 | 9:34 Zaventem station | 0 changesdirect | |
2630 | 9:24 Leuven station | 0h15 | 9:39 Brussels National Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
6458 · 3681 | 9:32 Heverlee | 0h32 | 10:04 Zaventem station | 1 change | |
5708+ 3281 | 9:36 Heverlee | 0h33 | 10:09 Zaventem station | 1 change | |
531+ 9227 | 9:36 Leuven station | 0h31 | 10:07 Brussels National Airport | 1 change | |
3681 | 9:41 Leuven station | 0h23 | 10:04 Zaventem station | 0 changesdirect | |
3281 | 9:55 Leuven station | 0h14 | 10:09 Zaventem station | 0 changesdirect | |
3059 · 3781 | 10:03 Heverlee | 0h31 | 10:34 Zaventem station | 1 change | |
2832 | 10:07 Leuven station | 0h13 | 10:20 Brussels National Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
3781 | 10:11 Leuven station | 0h23 | 10:34 Zaventem station | 0 changesdirect | |
2631 | 10:24 Leuven station | 0h15 | 10:39 Brussels National Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
6459 · 3682 | 10:32 Heverlee | 0h32 | 11:04 Zaventem station | 1 change | |
5709+ 3282 | 10:36 Heverlee | 0h33 | 11:09 Zaventem station | 1 change | |
532+ 9231 | 10:36 Leuven station | 0h31 | 11:07 Brussels National Airport | 1 change | |
3682 | 10:41 Leuven station | 0h23 | 11:04 Zaventem station | 0 changesdirect | |
3282 | 10:55 Leuven station | 0h14 | 11:09 Zaventem station | 0 changesdirect | |
3060 · 3782 | 11:03 Heverlee | 0h31 | 11:34 Zaventem station | 1 change | |
2833 | 11:07 Leuven station | 0h13 | 11:20 Brussels National Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
3782 | 11:11 Leuven station | 0h23 | 11:34 Zaventem station | 0 changesdirect | |
2632 | 11:24 Leuven station | 0h15 | 11:39 Brussels National Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
6460 · 3683 | 11:32 Heverlee | 0h32 | 12:04 Zaventem station | 1 change | |
533+ 9235 | 11:36 Leuven station | 0h31 | 12:07 Brussels National Airport | 1 change | |
5710+ 3283 | 11:36 Heverlee | 0h33 | 12:09 Zaventem station | 1 change | |
3683 | 11:41 Leuven station | 0h23 | 12:04 Zaventem station | 0 changesdirect | |
3283 | 11:55 Leuven station | 0h14 | 12:09 Zaventem station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Modern museum in nearby Tervuren with Central Africa collections, noted architecture, and broad historical and cultural displays within easy reach of Zaventem.
Museum on military aviation and air history at nearby Brussels Airport sites, appealing to aircraft enthusiasts and visitors interested in Belgian aviation heritage.
Museum in nearby Diegem dedicated to René Magritte, offering insight into the artist’s life and links to the local area in an intimate setting.
Main airport terminal area with public spaces, shops, and a busy international atmosphere, useful for plane spotting and observing airport life.
Large urban park and woodland near Zaventem, popular for walks, jogging, and a relaxed break in green surroundings close to the city edge.
Historic avenue through the Sonian Forest edge, pleasant for walking and cycling, with broad views and easy access from the Zaventem area.
Crisp twice-fried Belgian chips, traditionally served in a paper cone with mayonnaise. A national staple found in snack bars across the Brussels area.
Mussels steamed with white wine, celery and onion, commonly eaten with chips. A classic Belgian brasserie dish popular around Brussels.
Slow-cooked beef stew braised with dark Belgian beer and onions. It is a comforting, traditional pub dish in Flanders and Brussels.
Reliable local Italian restaurant with a long-standing reputation, offering pasta, meat and fish in a warm neighbourhood setting.
Established airport-area restaurant known for Belgian and French dishes in a polished, business-friendly setting near Brussels Airport.
Popular brasserie in Zaventem serving Belgian classics and grills in a relaxed, traditional atmosphere suitable for casual meals.
Moderate for Belgium. Hotels near Brussels Airport cost more, but local dining and trains are manageable for most travellers.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Taxis can be rounded up; cafés often just round to the nearest euro.
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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.

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.
Leuven is 1 km from Leuven city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: De Klimop, Domus
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Leuven. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Leuven. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leuven: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leuven: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leuven: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel La Royale, Park Inn by Radisson Leuven, Hotel Mille Colonnes.
Heverlee is 1 km from Leuven city centre. Public transport options include:
Heverlee has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Heverlee.
ATMs are available at Heverlee.
Available at Heverlee: Parking, WC.
Available at Heverlee: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heverlee.
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 options include: Restaurant Belair, Black Pearls
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zaventem. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zaventem. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zaventem: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zaventem: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zaventem: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel, Crowne Plaza Brussels Airport, NH Brussels Airport.
Nossegem is 2 km from Zaventem city centre. Public transport options include:
Nossegem has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Nossegem.
Available at Nossegem: Parking.
Available at Nossegem: Bike Parking.
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