There are 6 ways to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Olen by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Aarschottrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Aarschot Station perron 1 to Olen Dorpbus 32b
1h 31m€9–15Drive 48.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Olencar 48.9 km
54 min€8–11Bus
- Take the bus from Leuven Station perron 9 to Aarschot Station perron 6bus 35 / ...
- Take the bus from Aarschot Station perron 1 to Olen Dorpbus 32b
2h 1m€9–21Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Brussels-BRU to Olen48.9 km
54 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Olentaxi 48.9 km
54 min€110–140Train
- Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Herentalstrain S33 / ...
2h 6m€12–26
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Olen by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Olen is to drive which costs €7 - €11 and takes 54 min.
The fastest way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Olen is to drive which takes 54 min and costs €7 - €11.
No, there is no direct bus from Brussels Airport (BRU) station to Olen. However, there are services departing from Leuven Station perron 9 and arriving at Olen Dorp via Aarschot Station perron 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Olen. However, there are services departing from Brussels Airport-Zaventem and arriving at Herentals via Anvers-Berchem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Olen is 57 km. The road distance is 48.9 km.
The best way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Olen without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 31m and costs €8 - €15.
It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Olen, including transfers.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Olen bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Leuven Station perron 9.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Olen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station.
The best way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Olen is to bus which takes 2h 1m and costs €9 - €22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €12 - €27 and takes 2h 6m.
What companies run services between Brussels Airport (BRU), Belgium and Olen, Belgium?
You can take a train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Olen Dorp via Louvain, Leuven Station perron 9, Aarschot Station perron 6, and Aarschot Station perron 1 in around 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Olen Dorp via Anvers-Berchem, Herentals, and Herentals Station perron 10 in around 2h 6m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Aarschot
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–12
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Anvers-Berchem
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Berchem to Herentals
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Anvers-Berchem
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Aarschot Station perron 1 to Olen Dorp
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Leuven Station perron 9 to Aarschot Station perron 6
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Aarschot Station perron 1 to Olen Dorp
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Bus from Leuven Station perron 9 to Aarschot Station perron 6
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Brussels-BRU to Olen
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- €110–140
Gele Taxi
- Phone
- +32 36515050
- Website
- geletaxi.be
Taxis Autolux
- Phone
- +32 02 5 123 123
- Website
- taxisautolux.be
Taxis Bleus de Bruxelles
- Phone
- +32 22680000
- Website
- taxisbleus.be
Taxis Verts
- Phone
- +32 2 349 49 49
- Website
- taxisverts.be
Victor Cab
- Phone
- +32 2 425 25 25
- Website
- victorcab.be
Taxi Bella
- Phone
- +32 0494 25 12 00
- Website
- taxi-bella.be
Taxi Jenny
- Phone
- +32 16 26 10 10
- Website
- taxijenny.be
Taxi Safe
- Phone
- +32 468105226
- Website
- taxisafe.be
Tiense Taxi
- Phone
- +32 499867140
- Website
- tiensetaxi.be
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More Questions & Answers
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Olen bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Aarschot Station perron 6.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Olen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Anvers-Berchem station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) to Olen is 49 km. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Olen.
There are 373+ hotels available in Olen.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Olen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.















