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

From Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Zele by train

To get from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Zele in Belgium, 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 S34 train from Dendermonde station to Zele station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The train schedule from Brussels Airport-Zaventem may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Zele on the Moovit app.

61min
Train - EC
EC
Train - L
L
Train - S34
S34
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
    Zeebrugge Beach
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dendermonde
    24 min
  • 6
    Train - S34S34
    Wait for train
    S34
    Antwerp Central
  • 7
    Ride to train station Zele
    Ride to train station
    Zele
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Zele

The distance between Brussels Airport-Zaventem, Belgium and Zele, Belgium is approximately 50.45 km, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Zele by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train schedule from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Zele

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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Train line Brussels South - Rotterdam Central (NL), Train line Mechelen - Zeebrugge Beach, Train line Antwerp-Central - Dendermonde.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 1 min.

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

    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 till Mechelen station near Zele in Belgium.

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

    The total travel time between Brussels Airport-Zaventem in Zaventem and Zele in Belgium by train is about 1 hr 1 min.

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

    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 Zele?

    Get off the train at the Mechelen station, which is closest to Zele in Belgium.