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

From Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Boom by bus and train

To get from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Boom you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the EC train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station to Mechelen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the L train and finally take the 86 bus from Willebroek Station Platform 2 station to Boom Station Platform 2 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The bus and train schedule from Brussels Airport-Zaventem may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Boom on the Moovit app.

55min
Train - EC
EC
Train - L
L
Bus - 8686
Walk to Boom
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
    Mechelen
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Saint-Nicolas
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Willebroek
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Willebroek Station Platform 2
    ID 109623
    110 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Boom Station Platform 2
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Boom Station Platform 2
    ID 106853
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Boom
    Walk to
    Boom
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Boom by train

To get from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Boom you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the EC train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station to Mechelen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the L train and finally take the L train from Puurs station to Boom station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The bus and train schedule from Brussels Airport-Zaventem may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Boom on the Moovit app.

62min
Train - EC
EC
Train - L
L
Train - L
L
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
    Mechelen
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Saint-Nicolas
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Puurs
    19 min
  • 6
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Antwerp Central
  • 7
    Ride to train station Boom
    Ride to train station
    Boom
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Boom

The distance between Brussels Airport-Zaventem and Boom is approximately 32.26 km, which can typically be travelled in 55 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Boom by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boom – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Boom

To check the bus and train schedule from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Boom using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Brussels Airport-Zaventem) and destination (Boom), 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.

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From Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Boom by train

To get from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Boom you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the EC train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station to Mechelen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the L train and finally take the L train from Puurs station to Boom station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The bus and train schedule from Brussels Airport-Zaventem may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Boom on the Moovit app.

62min
Train - EC
EC
Train - L
L
Train - L
L
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
    Mechelen
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Saint-Nicolas
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Puurs
    19 min
  • 6
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Antwerp Central
  • 7
    Ride to train station Boom
    Ride to train station
    Boom
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 55 minutes, using Train line Brussels South - Rotterdam Central (NL), Train line Leuven - Saint-Nicolas, Bus line 86.

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

    The alternative route takes 62 minutes, using Train line Brussels South - Rotterdam Central (NL), Train line Leuven - Saint-Nicolas, Train line Antwerp Central - Puurs.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 55 min.

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

    The EC train line goes from Rotterdam Central (NL) station near Brussels Airport-Zaventem in Zaventem to Mechelen station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Mechelen station near Boom.

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

    The total travel time between Brussels Airport-Zaventem and Boom by train and bus is about 55 min.

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

    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 Boom?

    Get off the train at the Mechelen stop, which is closest to Boom.

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