There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Zaventem by plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
1h 15m€55–200Train
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
6h 50m€155–341Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N839
13h 45m€69–110Drive 652.7 km
- Drive from Geneva to Zaventemcar 652.7 km
8h€114–165Bus, train
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
8h 18m€249–429Bus via Metz
- Take the bus from Annemasse to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
17h 13m€87–177
Geneva to Zaventem by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Zaventem is to bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 13h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Zaventem is to fly which takes 1h 15m and costs €55 - €200.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Zaventem. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Zaventem Kerkplein via Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Zaventem. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Zaventem via Bellegarde, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Geneva and Zaventem is 533 km. The road distance is 652.7 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Zaventem without a car is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs €150 - €350.
It takes approximately 1h 15m to fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU), including transfers and time at the airport.
Geneva to Zaventem bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
Geneva to Zaventem train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bellegarde station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Zaventem is to fly which takes 1h 15m and costs €55 - €200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €150 - €350 and takes 6h 50m, you could also bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 13h 45m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Zaventem, Belgium?
Brussels Airlines, easyJet, and Swiss fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Zaventem via Bellegarde, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 50m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–200
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Brussels Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–200
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–200
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–180
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bellegarde to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €95–150
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €85–150
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €240–410
- Website
- Eurostar
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annemasse to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Metz - Bus Station to Brussels - Midi Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Geneva International Airport Airport to Brussels Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.
Geneva to Zaventem bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.
Geneva to Zaventem train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Zaventem is 653 km. It takes approximately 8h to drive from Geneva to Zaventem.
easyJet, Swiss and Brussels Airlines offer flights from Geneva International Airport Airport to Brussels Airport Airport.
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