The cheapest and fastest trains from Antwerp-Central to Bruges
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€13
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€17
Fastest journey on Sep 19
1 h 23 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
1 h 25 m
Trains on Sep 19
38
Distance
83 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Antwerp-Central to Bruges is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Antwerp-Central to Bruges will cost around €17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €13.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 38 trains from Antwerp-Central to Bruges, including 13 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct trains cover the 83 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 23 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest trains will take 1 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
183110:06 AM1h30Antwerp-Central11:36 AMBruges station€131One-way0 transfers
711 · 53311:34 AM1h25Antwerp-Central12:59 PMBruges station€131One-way1 transfer
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5808:34 AM2h04Antwerp-Central10:38 AMBruges-St.-Pieters€131One-way1 transfer
183211:06 AM1h30Antwerp-Central12:36 PMBruges station€131One-way0 transfers
708 · 5308:34 AM1h25Antwerp-Central9:59 AMBruges station€131One-way1 transfer
705 · 5275:36 AM1h23Antwerp-Central6:59 AMBruges station€231One-way1 transfer
711 · 53311:34 AM1h25Antwerp-Central12:59 PMBruges station€131One-way1 transfer
708 · 5308:34 AM1h25Antwerp-Central9:59 AMBruges station€131One-way1 transfer
709 · 5319:34 AM1h25Antwerp-Central10:59 AMBruges station€131One-way1 transfer
710 · 53210:34 AM1h25Antwerp-Central11:59 AMBruges station€131One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Antwerp-Central to Bruges
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Antwerp-Central to Bruges among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €11 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, while a train costs an average of €18.
Distance: 83 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€18 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest | €16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 1m Average total duration 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Antwerp-Central to Bruges:
A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Antwerp-Central to Bruges costing on average €18.
Other travel options to Bruges take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 31m.
Live departures
Antwerp-Central to Bruges train times
The table below shows live departures for Antwerp-Central to Bruges trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1829 | 8:06 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h29 | 9:35 AM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
708+ 580 | 8:36 AM Antwerp-Central | 2h02 | 10:38 AM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 1 transfer | |
708 · 530 | 8:36 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h25 | 10:01 AM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
3008 · 1530 | 8:49 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h37 | 10:26 AM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
3008 · 1530+ 580 | 8:49 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h49 | 10:38 AM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2 transfers | |
1830 | 9:06 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h29 | 10:35 AM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
19714 · 531 | 9:36 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h25 | 11:01 AM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
709+ 581 | 9:36 AM Antwerp-Central | 2h02 | 11:38 AM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 1 transfer | |
3009 · 1531+ 581 | 9:49 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h49 | 11:38 AM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2 transfers | |
3009 · 1531 | 9:49 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h37 | 11:26 AM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
1831 | 10:06 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h29 | 11:35 AM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
19734 · 532 | 10:36 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h25 | 12:01 PM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
710+ 582 | 10:36 AM Antwerp-Central | 2h02 | 12:38 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 1 transfer | |
3010 · 1532+ 582 | 10:49 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h49 | 12:38 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2 transfers | |
3010 · 1532 | 10:49 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h37 | 12:26 PM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
1832 | 11:06 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h29 | 12:35 PM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
711+ 583 | 11:36 AM Antwerp-Central | 2h02 | 1:38 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 1 transfer | |
19716 · 533 | 11:36 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h25 | 1:01 PM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
3011 · 1533 | 11:49 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h37 | 1:26 PM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
3011 · 1533+ 583 | 11:49 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h49 | 1:38 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2 transfers | |
1833 | 12:06 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h30 | 1:36 PM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
19718 · 534 | 12:36 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h25 | 2:01 PM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
712+ 584 | 12:36 PM Antwerp-Central | 2h02 | 2:38 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 1 transfer | |
3012 · 1534+ 584 | 12:49 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h49 | 2:38 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2 transfers | |
3012 · 1534 | 12:49 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h37 | 2:26 PM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
1834 | 1:06 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h29 | 2:35 PM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
19720 · 535 | 1:36 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h25 | 3:01 PM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
713+ 585 | 1:36 PM Antwerp-Central | 2h02 | 3:38 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 1 transfer | |
3013 · 1535 | 1:49 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h37 | 3:26 PM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
3013 · 1535+ 585 | 1:49 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h49 | 3:38 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2 transfers | |
1835 | 2:06 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h29 | 3:35 PM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
714+ 586 | 2:36 PM Antwerp-Central | 2h02 | 4:38 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 1 transfer | |
19736 · 536 | 2:36 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h25 | 4:01 PM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
3014 · 1536 | 2:49 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h37 | 4:26 PM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
3014 · 1536+ 586 | 2:49 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h49 | 4:38 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2 transfers | |
1836 · 8058 | 3:06 PM Antwerp-Central | 2h14 | 5:20 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 1 transfer | |
1836 | 3:06 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h29 | 4:35 PM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
19742 · 537 | 3:36 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h25 | 5:01 PM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
715+ 587 | 3:36 PM Antwerp-Central | 2h02 | 5:38 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 1 transfer | |
19742 · 537 · 8058 | 3:36 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h44 | 5:20 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2 transfers | |
3015 · 1537 | 3:49 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h37 | 5:26 PM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
3015 · 1537+ 587 | 3:49 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h49 | 5:38 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2 transfers | |
1837 | 4:06 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h30 | 5:36 PM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
716+ 588 | 4:36 PM Antwerp-Central | 2h02 | 6:38 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 1 transfer | |
19744 · 538 | 4:36 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h25 | 6:01 PM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
3016 · 1538+ 588 | 4:49 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h49 | 6:38 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2 transfers | |
3016 · 1538 | 4:49 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h37 | 6:26 PM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
1838 | 5:06 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h30 | 6:36 PM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
19726 · 539 | 5:36 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h25 | 7:01 PM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
717+ 589 | 5:36 PM Antwerp-Central | 2h02 | 7:38 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 1 transfer | |
3017 · 1539+ 589 | 5:49 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h49 | 7:38 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2 transfers | |
3017 · 1539 | 5:49 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h37 | 7:26 PM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
1839 | 6:06 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h29 | 7:35 PM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
19728 · 540 | 6:36 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h25 | 8:01 PM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
3018 · 1540 | 6:49 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h37 | 8:26 PM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
1840 | 7:06 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h29 | 8:35 PM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
19730 · 541 | 7:36 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h25 | 9:01 PM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
3019 · 1541 | 7:49 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h37 | 9:26 PM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Antwerp-Central to Bruges
Trains from Antwerp-Central to Bruges run on average 17 times per day, taking around 1h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €12 but you can travel from only €7 by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:06, the last at 11:49. The fastest train covers the 83 km distance in 1h 23m.
Distance 83 km |
Average train duration 1h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 23m |
First train 7:06 AM |
Last train 11:49 AM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
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FAQs: Trains from Antwerp-Central to Bruges
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Antwerp-Central to Bruges by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bruges, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Antwerp-Central to Bruges
Most Antwerp-Central to Bruges trains use the Antwerpen Centraal to Brugge station pair, with some services arriving at Brugge-St.-Pieters. Use this guide to compare Antwerp-Central and Bruges train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Antwerpen Centraal from Antwerp city centre
Antwerpen Centraal is 1 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:
Antwerpen Centraal train station facilities and services
Antwerpen Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café - Brasserie Royal, Einstein Koffie, Leonidas, Starbucks, Yam Yam, Panos, Sweetz To Go, Frituur Centraal, lunch & pasta coffee, Döner Company, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station after logging in to the Free Wifi-NmbsSncb network. ATMs are located inside the atrium and retail area.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 22:00. Information desks are located in the main station hall on the ground floor (entrance/exit Koningin Astridplein).
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located at the top of the escalators in the retail area. .
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Antwerpen Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Antwerpen Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerpen Centraal: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hampton by Hilton Antwerp Central Station, A-Stay Antwerpen, Hotel NH Collection Antwerp Centre.
Getting to Brugge from Bruges city centre
Brugge is 1 km from Bruges city centre. Public transport options include:
Brugge train station facilities and services
Brugge has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Starbucks, Leonidas, Deliway Brugge Station, EXKi, De Kantine, Zest Fresh Juice Bar, FavouRRs
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are aTM machines are located inside the main hall. .
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 21:30, Sat - Sun: 06:00 - 21:30. Information desks are located inside the corridor leading away from the platforms and towards the central exit.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the entrance inside the main station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Brugge: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Brugge: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Brugge: Facilities include elevators and escalators to platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, barrier-free toilets and accessible parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Radisson Blu Hotel, Bruges, ibis budget Brugge Centrum Station, Hotel NH Brugge.
Getting to Brugge-St.-Pieters from Bruges city centre
Brugge-St.-Pieters is 2 km from Bruges city centre. Public transport options include:
Brugge-St.-Pieters train station facilities and services
Brugge-St.-Pieters has practical services for this route, including Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Brugge-St.-Pieters.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Brugge-St.-Pieters: Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Brugge-St.-Pieters: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Brugge-St.-Pieters: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
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