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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Zaventem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £115 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 19m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £115, while a flight costs an average of £419.
Distance: 1324 km
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£419 Average Price | £115 Average Price Cheapest | £229 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 19m Average total duration Fastest 4h 19m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 23h 32m Average total duration 23h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Zaventem, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Zaventem:
A coach is £304 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Zaventem costing on average £419.
Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:
Coach takes on average 23h 32m.
You'll arrive about 11h 16m sooner (4h 19m by flight vs 15h 35m by car). Tickets start at around £419 compared to roughly £229 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Zaventem from Madrid by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Madrid to Zaventem is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Zaventem are Brussels, Leuven, Antwerp, Ghent and Bruges. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Zaventem on Omio.
Brussels mixes stately squares and Art Nouveau buildings with a relaxed café culture and multilingual character. Known as Belgium’s capital and a hub of European politics, it is also closely associated with waffles, chocolate and comic art.
Leuven is known for its historic university, brewing heritage and energetic student life. Its Gothic centre, led by the Grote Markt and Town Hall, feels grand yet easy-going.
Antwerp is known for diamonds, fashion and the baroque legacy of Rubens. Its compact centre pairs grand guild houses and lively squares with a creative, modern waterfront.
Ghent is known for its canals, medieval centre and lively student atmosphere. Historic quays, Gravensteen and Saint Bavo's Cathedral give the city a cultured yet relaxed character.
Bruges is known for its canals, cobbled streets and well-preserved medieval centre. Gothic buildings, Flemish art and a slower pace give the city a calm, historic character.
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 Madrid to Zaventem.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Zaventem:
A coach is £304 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Zaventem costing on average £419.
Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:
Coach takes on average 23h 32m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Zaventem as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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