1st Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- Lounge Access
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£13
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£16
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 11 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 11 m
Trains on 18 Sept
50
Distance
60 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mons to Zaventem is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mons to Zaventem will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 50 trains from Mons to Zaventem, including 9 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 60 km distance in an average of 1 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 11 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.
1713 · 1913
1712 · 1912
7773 · 1707 · 1907
1707 · 1907
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3708Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mons to Zaventem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 1m. 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 coach costs an average of £6, while a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 60 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£15 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest | £11 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Mons to Zaventem:
A coach is £8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mons to Zaventem costing on average £15.
Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 45m.
Tickets start at around £15 compared to roughly £11 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-4.21. The journey takes 1h 21m versus 1h 4m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Mons to Zaventem trains for tomorrow, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1704 · 1904 | 4:50 Mons station | 1h28 | 6:18 Zaventem station | 1 change | |
1704+ 9211 | 4:50 Mons station | 1h17 | 6:07 Brussels National Airport | 1 change | |
3705+ 3655 | 5:20 Mons station | 1h35 | 6:55 Zaventem station | 1 change | |
3705 | 5:20 Mons station | 1h11 | 6:31 Brussels National Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
1705 · 1905 | 5:50 Mons station | 1h28 | 7:18 Zaventem station | 1 change | |
1705+ 9215 | 5:50 Mons station | 1h17 | 7:07 Brussels National Airport | 1 change | |
4455+ 3406 · 1906 | 5:58 Nimy | 2h20 | 8:18 Zaventem station | 2 changes | |
7800+ 3756 | 6:06 Mons station | 1h19 | 7:25 Zaventem station | 1 change | |
3706 | 6:18 Mons station | 1h14 | 7:32 Brussels National Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
7801 · 2206 | 6:32 Mons station | 1h31 | 8:03 Brussels National Airport | 1 change | |
7801+ 3656 | 6:32 Mons station | 1h23 | 7:55 Zaventem station | 1 change | |
1706 · 1906 | 6:50 Mons station | 1h28 | 8:18 Zaventem station | 1 change | |
1706+ 9219 | 6:50 Mons station | 1h17 | 8:07 Brussels National Airport | 1 change | |
4477+ 3707+ 3657 | 7:03 Nimy | 1h52 | 8:55 Zaventem station | 2 changes | |
3707 | 7:18 Mons station | 1h14 | 8:32 Brussels National Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
7803 · 2207 | 7:33 Mons station | 1h30 | 9:03 Brussels National Airport | 1 change | |
7803+ 3657 | 7:33 Mons station | 1h22 | 8:55 Zaventem station | 1 change | |
7773 · 1707 · 1907 | 7:36 Nimy | 1h42 | 9:18 Zaventem station | 2 changes | |
1707 · 1907 | 7:51 Mons station | 1h27 | 9:18 Zaventem station | 1 change | |
1707+ 9223 | 7:51 Mons station | 1h16 | 9:07 Brussels National Airport | 1 change | |
4478+ 3708+ 3658 | 8:02 Nimy | 1h53 | 9:55 Zaventem station | 2 changes | |
3708+ 3658 | 8:20 Mons station | 1h35 | 9:55 Zaventem station | 1 change | |
3708 | 8:20 Mons station | 1h11 | 9:31 Brussels National Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
1708 · 1908 | 8:50 Mons station | 1h28 | 10:18 Zaventem station | 1 change | |
1708+ 9227 | 8:50 Mons station | 1h17 | 10:07 Brussels National Airport | 1 change | |
4479+ 3709+ 3659 | 9:03 Nimy | 1h52 | 10:55 Zaventem station | 2 changes | |
3709+ 3659 | 9:20 Mons station | 1h35 | 10:55 Zaventem station | 1 change | |
3709 | 9:20 Mons station | 1h11 | 10:31 Brussels National Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
1709 · 1909 | 9:50 Mons station | 1h28 | 11:18 Zaventem station | 1 change | |
1709+ 9231 | 9:50 Mons station | 1h17 | 11:07 Brussels National Airport | 1 change | |
4480+ 3710+ 3660 | 10:03 Nimy | 1h52 | 11:55 Zaventem station | 2 changes | |
3710 | 10:20 Mons station | 1h12 | 11:32 Brussels National Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
3710+ 3660 | 10:20 Mons station | 1h35 | 11:55 Zaventem station | 1 change | |
1710 · 1910 | 10:50 Mons station | 1h28 | 12:18 Zaventem station | 1 change | |
1710+ 9235 | 10:50 Mons station | 1h17 | 12:07 Brussels National Airport | 1 change | |
4481+ 3711+ 3661 | 11:03 Nimy | 1h52 | 12:55 Zaventem station | 2 changes | |
3711 | 11:20 Mons station | 1h11 | 12:31 Brussels National Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
3711+ 3661 | 11:20 Mons station | 1h35 | 12:55 Zaventem station | 1 change | |
1711 · 1911 | 11:50 Mons station | 1h28 | 13:18 Zaventem station | 1 change | |
1711+ 9239 | 11:50 Mons station | 1h17 | 13:07 Brussels National Airport | 1 change | |
4482+ 3712+ 3662 | 12:03 Nimy | 1h52 | 13:55 Zaventem station | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Mons to Zaventem run on average 26 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 60 km distance in 1h 8m.
Distance 60 km |
Average train duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 8m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:57 |
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Discover the best of Zaventem — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Zaventem trip today.
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 Mons 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 Mons to Zaventem trains use the Mons to Brussels Airport-Zaventem station pair. Use this guide to compare Mons and Zaventem train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Mons has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Citizen Fox, Copenhagen Tavern
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Mons. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Mons. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mons: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Mons: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mons: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Dream, Hotel Lido Mons Centre, Congres Hotel Mons Van der Valk.
Obourg is 4 km from Mons city centre. Public transport options include:
Obourg has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Obourg.
ATMs are available at Obourg.
Available at Obourg: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Obourg.
Nimy is 1 km from Mons city centre. Public transport options include:
Nimy has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, WC, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Nimy.
ATMs are available at Nimy.
Available at Nimy: WC.
Available at Nimy: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
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.
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