The average train between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Ekeren takes 1h 1m and the fastest train takes 50 min. There is an hourly train service from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ekeren. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Ekeren. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels Airport (BRU) is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Ekeren at 5:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ekeren. However, there are services departing from Brussels Airport (BRU) station and arriving at Ekeren station via Anvers-Berchem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ekeren train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ekeren train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Ekeren station.
Book your Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ekeren train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Ekeren is 42.8 km. The road distance is 46 km.
You can take a train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Ekeren via Anvers-Berchem in around 59 min.