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€60–210Train
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
6h 51m€159–353Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva to Brussels Zaventem Airportbus FlixBus N839
12h 54m€79–114Drive 652.7 km
- Drive from Geneva to Zaventemcar 652.7 km
7h 59m€126–181Bus, 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 16m€339–566Bus 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 33m€79–142
Geneva to Zaventem by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Zaventem is to bus which costs €75 - €120 and takes 12h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Zaventem is to fly which takes 1h 15m and costs €60 - €210.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Zaventem. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Zaventem Watertorenlaan via Zaventem Brussels Airport perron A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 54m.
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 51m.
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 51m and costs €150 - €360.
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 €60 - €210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €150 - €360 and takes 6h 51m, you could also bus, which costs €75 - €120 and takes 12h 54m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Zaventem, Belgium?
Swiss, Brussels Airlines, and two other airlines 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 51m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–220
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Brussels Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–220
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–220
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–170
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Brussels Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–360
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bellegarde to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €90–130
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €120–200
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €330–550
- Website
- Eurostar
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva to Brussels Zaventem Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annemasse to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Metz - Bus Station to Brussels - Midi Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
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 Zaventem Airport 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 7h 59m to drive from Geneva to Zaventem.
easyJet, Lufthansa, Swiss and Brussels Airlines offer flights from Geneva International Airport Airport to Brussels Airport Airport.
Book your Geneva to Zaventem train tickets online with Omio.
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