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Trip Summary
You can pick from 7 daily train trips between Zaventem and Apen. The average train journey from Zaventem to Apen takes 8 hours and 25 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 6 hours and 43 minutes.
| Distance | 215 mi (346 km) |
| Fastest train | 6h 43m |
| Lowest price | £58.83 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Zaventem to Apen?
2 train services operate from Zaventem to Apen. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 4 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 4 | 7h 32m | £70.33 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 4 | 9h 54m | £66.80 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Zaventem to Apen start from £59, and on average cost . Daily there are 4 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Apen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Zaventem leaves from Bruxelles-Nat.-Aéroport . And in Apen trains arrive at Augustfehn .
From Zaventem to Apen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 9 hours and 54 minutes. If you are looking to get to Apen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 6 hours and 43 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 6 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Apen.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Zaventem and Apen is approximately 215 miles, or 346 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 8 hours and 25 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 6 hours and 43 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Zaventem to Apen on Sunday. Tickets for Sunday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Sunday. Sunday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Zaventem at 06:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 21:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 7 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Apen to Zaventem.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Zaventem?
Main departure station: Bruxelles-Nat.-Aéroport
There is one train station in Zaventem.
All train stations in Zaventem:
Bruxelles-Nat.-Aéroport
Where is the train station in Apen?
Main arrival station: Augustfehn
Apen has one train station.
Train stations in Apen:
Augustfehn
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