The average train between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Zele takes 1h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h. There is a train service every few hours from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zele. 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 Zele. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels Airport (BRU) is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Zele at 6:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Malines and take an average of 1h 15m. 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 Zele. However, there are services departing from Brussels Airport (BRU) station and arriving at Zele station via Malines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zele train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zele train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Termonde station.
Book your Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zele train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Zele is 36.2 km. The road distance is 50 km.
You can take a train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Zele via Malines and Termonde in around 1h 34m.