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

From Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Brecht by bus and train

To get from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Brecht you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station to Mechelen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EC train and finally take the 69 bus from Brecht Noorderkempen Station Platform 4 station to Brecht School Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The bus and train schedule from Brussels Airport-Zaventem may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Brecht on the Moovit app.

96min
Train - IC
IC
Train - EC
EC
Bus - 6969
Walk to Brecht
Leaves from Brussels Airport-Zaventem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Antwerp Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mechelen
    10 min
  • 4
    Train - ECEC
    Wait for train
    EC
    Rotterdam Central (NL)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Kempen (Brecht)
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brecht Noorderkempen Station Platform 4
    ID 102285
    230 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6969
    Wait for bus
    69
    Meersel-Dreef New Avenue
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brecht School Street
    ID 105527
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Brecht
    Walk to
    Brecht
    Lessius Street
    240 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Brecht

The distance between Brussels Airport-Zaventem and Brecht is approximately 65.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Brecht by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Brecht – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Brecht

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

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

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line EC, Bus line 69.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

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

    The IC train line goes from Mechelen station near Brussels Airport-Zaventem in Zaventem to North Kempen (Brecht) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till North Kempen (Brecht) station near Brecht.

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

    The total travel time between Brussels Airport-Zaventem and Brecht by train and bus is about 1 hr 36 min.

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

    Get on the IC train from the Mechelen station near Brussels Airport-Zaventem in Zaventem.

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

    Get off the train at the North Kempen (Brecht) stop, which is closest to Brecht.

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