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How to get from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Aartselaar by bus and train?

From Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Aartselaar by bus and train

To get from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Aartselaar you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the EC train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station to Antwerp-Berchem station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 30 bus and finally take the 18 bus from Antwerp South Station station to Aartselaar Baroness De Borrekens Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The bus and train schedule from Brussels Airport-Zaventem may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Aartselaar on the Moovit app.

86min
Train - EC
EC
Bus - 3030
Bus - 1818
Walk to Aartselaar
Leaves from Brussels Airport-Zaventem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
  • 2
    Train - ECEC
    Wait for train
    EC
    Rotterdam Central (NL)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Antwerp-Berchem
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Berchem Station Platform 22
    ID 104877
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Antwerp South Platform 1
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Antwerp South Station
    ID 104406
    13 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Aartselaar The Spotted Cow
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aartselaar Baroness De Borrekens Avenue
    ID 106778
    26 min
  • 9
    Walk to Aartselaar
    Walk to
    Aartselaar
    Baron Van Ertborn Street
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Aartselaar by bus and train via EC, 17 and 18

To get from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Aartselaar you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the EC train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station to Antwerp Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 17 bus and finally take the 18 bus from Wilrijk Book Street station to Aartselaar Baroness De Borrekens Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The bus and train schedule from Brussels Airport-Zaventem may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Aartselaar on the Moovit app.

86min
Train - EC
EC
Bus - 1717
Bus - 1818
Walk to Aartselaar
Leaves from Brussels Airport-Zaventem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
  • 2
    Train - ECEC
    Wait for train
    EC
    Rotterdam Central (NL)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Antwerp Central
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Antwerp Central Station Platform 11
    ID 102313
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Edegem University Hospital Platform 4
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wilrijk Book Street
    ID 101445
    21 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Aartselaar The Spotted Cow
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aartselaar Baroness De Borrekens Avenue
    ID 106778
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Aartselaar
    Walk to
    Aartselaar
    Baron Van Ertborn Street
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Aartselaar

The distance between Brussels Airport-Zaventem and Aartselaar is approximately 49.51 km, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Aartselaar by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Aartselaar – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Aartselaar

To check the bus and train schedule from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Aartselaar using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Brussels Airport-Zaventem) and destination (Aartselaar), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Alternative route from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Aartselaar by bus and train via EC, 17 and 18

To get from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Aartselaar you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the EC train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station to Antwerp Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 17 bus and finally take the 18 bus from Wilrijk Book Street station to Aartselaar Baroness De Borrekens Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The bus and train schedule from Brussels Airport-Zaventem may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Aartselaar on the Moovit app.

86min
Train - EC
EC
Bus - 1717
Bus - 1818
Walk to Aartselaar
Leaves from Brussels Airport-Zaventem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
  • 2
    Train - ECEC
    Wait for train
    EC
    Rotterdam Central (NL)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Antwerp Central
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Antwerp Central Station Platform 11
    ID 102313
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Edegem University Hospital Platform 4
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wilrijk Book Street
    ID 101445
    21 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Aartselaar The Spotted Cow
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aartselaar Baroness De Borrekens Avenue
    ID 106778
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Aartselaar
    Walk to
    Aartselaar
    Baron Van Ertborn Street
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Aartselaar?

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Train line Brussels South - Rotterdam Central (NL), Bus line Stuivenberg - Berchem Station - South Station, Bus line Antwerp Green Square - Aartselaar.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Aartselaar?

    The alternative route takes 86 minutes, using Train line Brussels South - Rotterdam Central (NL), Bus line Brouwersvliet - Central Station - UZA, Bus line Antwerp Green Square - Aartselaar.

  • Is there a direct train between Brussels Airport-Zaventem and Aartselaar?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

  • Which train line goes from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Aartselaar?

    The EC train line goes from Rotterdam Central (NL) station near Brussels Airport-Zaventem in Zaventem to Antwerp-Berchem station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Antwerp-Berchem station near Aartselaar.

  • How long does it take to travel from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Aartselaar by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Brussels Airport-Zaventem and Aartselaar by train and bus is about 1 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Brussels Airport-Zaventem to get to Aartselaar?

    Get on the EC train from the Rotterdam Central (NL) station near Brussels Airport-Zaventem in Zaventem.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Brussels Airport-Zaventem and Aartselaar?

    Get off the train at the Antwerp-Berchem stop, which is closest to Aartselaar.