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How to get from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Nivelles by train?

From Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Nivelles by train

To get from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Nivelles in Nivelles, take the IC train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station to Bruxelles-Midi station. Next, take the IC train from Bruxelles-Midi station to Nivelles station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min.

58min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
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
    Ostende
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    23 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Charleroi-Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station Nivelles
    Ride to train station
    Nivelles
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Nivelles by bus and train

To get from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Nivelles in Nivelles, take the 820 bus from Zaventem Luchthaven Perron D station to Vilvoorde Station Perron 3 station. Next, take the S1 train from Vilvorde station to Nivelles station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min.

93min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 820820
Train - S1
S1
Leaves from Zaventem Luchthaven Perron D

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Zaventem Luchthaven Perron D
    ID 303906
    160 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 820820
    Wait for bus
    820
    Jette Uz-Vub Perron 2
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vilvoorde Station Perron 3
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Vilvorde
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Nivelles
  • 6
    Ride to train station Nivelles
    Ride to train station
    Nivelles
    63 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Nivelles

The distance between Brussels Airport-Zaventem, Nivelles and Nivelles, Nivelles is approximately 44.66 km, which can typically be travelled in 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Nivelles by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Nivelles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Brussels Airport-Zaventem

Brussels Airport-Zaventem is located at Brussels Airport-Zaventem, Nivelles and the nearest public transit station is Zaventem Brussels Airport Perron B.

Train stations close to Brussels Airport-Zaventem:

  • Zaventem
  • Diegem

Bus stations close to Brussels Airport-Zaventem:

  • Zaventem Brussels Airport Perron B
  • Zaventem Brussels Airport Perron C
  • Brussels Airport

Public transit stations close to Nivelles, Nivelles

Nivelles is located at Nivelles, Nivelles and the nearest public transit station is Nivelles Rue Willame.

Train stations close to Nivelles:

  • Nivelles

Bus stations close to Nivelles:

  • Nivelles Rue Willame
  • Nivelles Aiglon
  • Nivelles Gare - Quai 1

Related Routes

From Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Nivelles by bus and train

To get from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Nivelles in Nivelles, take the 820 bus from Zaventem Luchthaven Perron D station to Vilvoorde Station Perron 3 station. Next, take the S1 train from Vilvorde station to Nivelles station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min.

93min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 820820
Train - S1
S1
Leaves from Zaventem Luchthaven Perron D

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Zaventem Luchthaven Perron D
    ID 303906
    160 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 820820
    Wait for bus
    820
    Jette Uz-Vub Perron 2
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vilvoorde Station Perron 3
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Vilvorde
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Nivelles
  • 6
    Ride to train station Nivelles
    Ride to train station
    Nivelles
    63 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using Bus line 820, Bus line S1.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 58 min.

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

    The IC train line goes from Ostende station near Brussels Airport-Zaventem in Zaventem to Bruxelles-Midi station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Bruxelles-Midi station near Nivelles in Nivelles.

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

    The total travel time between Brussels Airport-Zaventem in Zaventem and Nivelles in Nivelles by train is about 58 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the train at the Bruxelles-Midi station, which is closest to Nivelles in Nivelles.