The average train between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Vilvoorde takes 30 min and the fastest train takes 23 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Vilvoorde. 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 every 20 minutes between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Vilvoorde. The earliest departure is at 7:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels Airport (BRU) is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Vilvoorde at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 30 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

30 min • 1 change

24 min • 1 change

34 min • 1 change

31 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Vilvoorde. However, there are services departing from Brussels Airport (BRU) station and arriving at Vilvoorde station via Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30 min.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Vilvoorde train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Vilvoorde train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Vilvorde station.
Book your Brussels Airport (BRU) to Vilvoorde train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Vilvoorde is 5 km. The road distance is 21 km.
You can take a train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Vilvorde via Brussels-Nord in around 30 min.