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How to get from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Genval by bus, light rail and train?

From Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Genval by bus, light rail and train

To get from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Genval in Rixensart, you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the S19 train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station to Boondael station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 8 light rail and finally take the Bus bus from Boitsfort station to Genval station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Brussels Airport-Zaventem may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Genval on the Moovit app.

75min
Train - S19
S19
Light Rail - 8
Bus - BusBus
Leaves from Brussels Airport-Zaventem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
  • 2
    Train - S19S19
    Wait for train
    S19
    Nivelles
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Boondael
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Boondael Station
    ID 5416
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 8
    Wait for light rail
    8
    Roodebeek
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Boitsfort Station
    ID 5420
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Boitsfort
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - BusBus
    Wait for bus
    Bus
    Ottignies
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Genval
    Ride to bus station
    Genval
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Genval

The distance between Brussels Airport-Zaventem, Rixensart and Genval, Rixensart is approximately 29.13 km, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Genval by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Rixensart – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Genval

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Genval using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Brussels Airport-Zaventem) and destination (Genval), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, light rail 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, light rail and train schedules.

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Train line S19, Light Rail line 8, Bus line Bus.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

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

    The S19 train line goes from Nivelles station near Brussels Airport-Zaventem in Zaventem to Boondael station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line till Boondael station near Genval in Rixensart.

  • How long does it take to travel from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Genval by train, light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Brussels Airport-Zaventem in Zaventem and Genval in Rixensart by train, light rail and bus is about 1 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the S19 train from the Nivelles station near Brussels Airport-Zaventem in Zaventem.

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

    Get off the train at the Boondael stop, which is closest to Genval in Rixensart.