How to get from Zaventem to Dessel by bus and train?

From Zaventem to Dessel by bus and train

To get from Zaventem to Dessel in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S2 train from Zaventem station to Brussels North station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 47 bus from Turnhout Station Platform 2 station to Dessel Kuil Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min. The bus and train schedule from Zaventem may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Dessel on the Moovit app.

160min
Train - S2
S2
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4747
Leaves from Zaventem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Zaventem
  • 2
    Train - S2S2
    Wait for train
    S2
    Braine-Le-Comte
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels North
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Turnhout
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Turnhout
    68 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Turnhout Station Platform 2
    140 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Mol Ginderbroek
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Dessel Kuil Street
    Ride to bus station
    Dessel Kuil Street
    ID 107579
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Zaventem to Dessel by bus and train via 82, IC and 47

To get from Zaventem to Dessel in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 82 bus from Zaventem Station station to Vilvoorde Station Platform 5 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 47 bus from Turnhout Station Platform 2 station to Dessel Kuil Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min. The bus and train schedule from Zaventem may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Dessel on the Moovit app.

155min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8282
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4747
Leaves from Zaventem Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Zaventem Station
    ID 303892
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8282
    Wait for bus
    82
    Mechelen Station Platform 1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vilvoorde Station Platform 5
    ID 304933
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Vilvoorde
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Turnhout
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Turnhout
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Turnhout Station Platform 2
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Mol Ginderbroek
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Dessel Kuil Street
    Ride to bus station
    Dessel Kuil Street
    ID 107579
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Zaventem to Dessel

The distance between Zaventem, Belgium and Dessel, Belgium is approximately 101.7 km, which can typically be travelled in 160 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Zaventem to Dessel by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Zaventem to Dessel

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Zaventem to Dessel by bus and train via 82, IC and 47

To get from Zaventem to Dessel in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 82 bus from Zaventem Station station to Vilvoorde Station Platform 5 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 47 bus from Turnhout Station Platform 2 station to Dessel Kuil Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min. The bus and train schedule from Zaventem may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Dessel on the Moovit app.

155min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8282
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4747
Leaves from Zaventem Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Zaventem Station
    ID 303892
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8282
    Wait for bus
    82
    Mechelen Station Platform 1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vilvoorde Station Platform 5
    ID 304933
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Vilvoorde
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Turnhout
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Turnhout
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Turnhout Station Platform 2
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Mol Ginderbroek
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Dessel Kuil Street
    Ride to bus station
    Dessel Kuil Street
    ID 107579
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Zaventem to Dessel?

    The fastest way takes 160 minutes, using Train line Braine-le-Comte - Leuven, Train line IC, Bus line 47.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Zaventem to Dessel?

    The alternative route takes 155 minutes, using Bus line 82, Train line IC, Bus line 47.

  • Is there a direct train between Zaventem and Dessel?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 40 min.

  • Which train line goes from Zaventem to Dessel?

    The S2 train line goes from Braine-Le-Comte station near Zaventem in Zaventem to Brussels North station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Brussels North station near Dessel in Belgium.

  • How long does it take to travel from Zaventem to Dessel by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Zaventem in Zaventem and Dessel in Belgium by train and bus is about 2 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Zaventem to get to Dessel?

    Get on the S2 train from the Braine-Le-Comte station near Zaventem in Zaventem.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Zaventem and Dessel?

    Get off the train at the Brussels North stop, which is closest to Dessel in Belgium.

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