There are 6 ways to get from Barcelona to Zaventem by plane, train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, or train (TGV, Renfe)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Brussels Airport
best- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BCN - BRU
4h 24m€37–194Train via Lyon
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain 9737
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
10h 17m€225–397Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lille to Brussels Zaventem Airportbus FlixBus N781 / ...
21h 13m€103–163Drive 1,300.2 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Zaventemcar 1,300.2 km
13h 10m€212–306Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane BCN - CRL
- Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Zaventem Airport Parking P16bus
6h 47m€60–274Train
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Perpignantrain Tgv
- Take the train from Perpignan to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
11h 42m€255–405
Barcelona to Zaventem by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Zaventem is to fly which costs €35 - €200 and takes 4h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Zaventem is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs €35 - €200.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona station to Zaventem. However, there are services departing from Barcelona - North Bus Station and arriving at Zaventem Watertorenlaan via Lille and Zaventem Brussels Airport perron A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Zaventem. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Zaventem via Lyon Part Dieu and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.
The distance between Barcelona and Zaventem is 1099 km. The road distance is 1300.2 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Zaventem without a car is to train via Lyon which takes 10h 17m and costs €220 - €400.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Barcelona to Zaventem, including transfers.
Barcelona to Zaventem bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Barcelona to Zaventem train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Zaventem is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs €35 - €200. Alternatively, you can train via Lyon, which costs €220 - €400 and takes 10h 17m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €170 and takes 21h 13m.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Zaventem, Belgium?
Ryanair, Vueling Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Brussels Airport (BRU) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Zaventem via Lyon Part Dieu and Bruxelles-Midi in around 10h 17m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–180
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–240
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport via Turin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €90–150
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Barcelona to Zaventem bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.
Barcelona to Zaventem train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Zaventem is 1300 km. It takes approximately 13h 10m to drive from Barcelona to Zaventem.
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