The cheapest and fastest trains from Brussels to Bruges
Cheapest price
€19
Average price
€19
Fastest journey
53 m
Average duration
54 m
Trains per day
61
Distance
88 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels to Bruges is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels to Bruges will cost around €19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €19.
Of the 61 trains that leave Brussels for Bruges on Wed, Nov 19, 49 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 19 the direct trains cover the 88 km distance in an average of 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 53 m .
On Wed, Nov 19 the slowest trains will take 57 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.
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Compare train and bus for Brussels to Bruges
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Bruges among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 88 km
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Live departures
Brussels to Bruges train times
The table below shows live departures for Brussels to Bruges trains for today, Tuesday, November 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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529 | 7:01 AM Brussels-Central | 1h00 | 8:01 AM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
529 | 7:08 AM Brussels-Midi | 0h53 | 8:01 AM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1529 | 7:15 AM Brussels-North | 1h11 | 8:26 AM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1529 | 7:20 AM Brussels-Central | 1h06 | 8:26 AM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
429 · 1829 | 7:23 AM Brussels-North | 1h12 | 8:35 AM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
2331 | 7:27 AM Brussels-North | 2h17 | 9:44 AM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
429 · 1829 | 7:28 AM Brussels-Central | 1h07 | 8:35 AM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
1529 | 7:29 AM Brussels-Midi | 0h57 | 8:26 AM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2331 | 7:32 AM Brussels-Central | 2h12 | 9:44 AM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
429 · 1829 | 7:37 AM Brussels-Midi | 0h58 | 8:35 AM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
2830 | 7:38 AM Brussels-North | 1h12 | 8:50 AM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2331 | 7:39 AM Brussels-Midi | 2h05 | 9:44 AM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2830 | 7:43 AM Brussels-Central | 1h07 | 8:50 AM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2830 | 7:51 AM Brussels-Midi | 0h59 | 8:50 AM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
530 | 7:56 AM Brussels-North | 1h05 | 9:01 AM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
530 | 8:01 AM Brussels-Central | 1h00 | 9:01 AM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
530 | 8:08 AM Brussels-Midi | 0h53 | 9:01 AM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1530 | 8:15 AM Brussels-North | 1h11 | 9:26 AM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1530 | 8:20 AM Brussels-Central | 1h06 | 9:26 AM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
430 · 1830 | 8:23 AM Brussels-North | 1h12 | 9:35 AM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
2332 | 8:27 AM Brussels-North | 2h17 | 10:44 AM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
430 · 1830 | 8:28 AM Brussels-Central | 1h07 | 9:35 AM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
1530 | 8:29 AM Brussels-Midi | 0h57 | 9:26 AM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2332 | 8:32 AM Brussels-Central | 2h12 | 10:44 AM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
430 · 1830 | 8:37 AM Brussels-Midi | 0h58 | 9:35 AM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
2831 | 8:38 AM Brussels-North | 1h12 | 9:50 AM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2332 | 8:39 AM Brussels-Midi | 2h05 | 10:44 AM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2831 | 8:43 AM Brussels-Central | 1h07 | 9:50 AM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2831 | 8:51 AM Brussels-Midi | 0h59 | 9:50 AM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
531 | 8:54 AM Brussels-North | 1h07 | 10:01 AM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
531 | 8:59 AM Brussels-Central | 1h02 | 10:01 AM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
531 | 9:07 AM Brussels-Midi | 0h54 | 10:01 AM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1531 | 9:16 AM Brussels-North | 1h10 | 10:26 AM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1531 | 9:21 AM Brussels-Central | 1h05 | 10:26 AM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
431 · 1831 | 9:23 AM Brussels-North | 1h12 | 10:35 AM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
2333 | 9:27 AM Brussels-North | 2h17 | 11:44 AM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
431 · 1831 | 9:28 AM Brussels-Central | 1h07 | 10:35 AM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
1531 | 9:29 AM Brussels-Midi | 0h57 | 10:26 AM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2333 | 9:32 AM Brussels-Central | 2h12 | 11:44 AM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
431 · 1831 | 9:37 AM Brussels-Midi | 0h58 | 10:35 AM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
2832 | 9:38 AM Brussels-North | 1h12 | 10:50 AM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2333 | 9:39 AM Brussels-Midi | 2h05 | 11:44 AM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2832 | 9:43 AM Brussels-Central | 1h07 | 10:50 AM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2832 | 9:51 AM Brussels-Midi | 0h59 | 10:50 AM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
532 | 9:54 AM Brussels-North | 1h07 | 11:01 AM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
532 | 9:59 AM Brussels-Central | 1h02 | 11:01 AM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
532 | 10:07 AM Brussels-Midi | 0h54 | 11:01 AM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1532 | 10:16 AM Brussels-North | 1h10 | 11:26 AM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1532 | 10:21 AM Brussels-Central | 1h05 | 11:26 AM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
432 · 1832 | 10:23 AM Brussels-North | 1h12 | 11:35 AM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
2334 | 10:27 AM Brussels-North | 2h17 | 12:44 PM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
432 · 1832 | 10:28 AM Brussels-Central | 1h07 | 11:35 AM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
1532 | 10:29 AM Brussels-Midi | 0h57 | 11:26 AM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2334 | 10:32 AM Brussels-Central | 2h12 | 12:44 PM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
432 · 1832 | 10:37 AM Brussels-Midi | 0h58 | 11:35 AM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
2833 | 10:38 AM Brussels-North | 1h12 | 11:50 AM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2334 | 10:39 AM Brussels-Midi | 2h05 | 12:44 PM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2833 | 10:43 AM Brussels-Central | 1h07 | 11:50 AM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2833 | 10:51 AM Brussels-Midi | 0h59 | 11:50 AM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
533 | 10:54 AM Brussels-North | 1h07 | 12:01 PM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
533 | 10:59 AM Brussels-Central | 1h02 | 12:01 PM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Brussels to Bruges
Trains from Brussels to Bruges run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €10 but you can travel from only €8 by bus.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 88 km distance in 54m.
Distance 88 km |
Average train duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 54m |
First train 00:07 |
Last train 23:52 |
Train companies: PKP Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, SNCB from Brussels to Bruges trainsPKP Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, SNCB trains will get you between Brussels and Bruges from €8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
PKP Intercity
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Renfe
SNCB
Trains from Brussels to Bruges
The beautiful, medieval city of Bruges is famed for its UNESCO-protected centre. Highlights include the Belfry and the Basilica of the Holy Blood. Trains from Brussels to Bruges depart from either Brussels Midi, Brussels Central or Brussels Nord and all terminate at Bruges Railway Station. Brussels to Bruges trains are often direct, however, some will have a change at Gent St Pieters. The first train from Brussels to Bruges departs just after midnight and continues to run frequently throughout the day until the last service at 19:59. All London to Bruges trains are operated by the SNCB. There are over 40 trains from Brussels to Bruges a day.
Which train companies run from Brussels to Bruges?
Brussels to Bruges trains are operated by SNCB.
How long is the train journey from Brussels to Bruges?
The Brussels to Bruges train usually takes just over an hour to complete, with the fastest services taking only 55 minutes to reach Bruges.
Are there direct trains to Bruges from Brussels?
There are plenty of direct trains from Bruges to Brussels daily. There are some journeys that require a change at Gent St. Pieters.
When are the first and last trains of the day from Brussels to Bruges?
Trains from Brussels to Bruges begin running in the early morning and continue regularly throughout the day past midnight into the very early morning. The first morning Brussels to Bruges train departs at just after midnight while the last leaves Brussels at 19:59 p.m.
FAQs: Trains from Brussels to Bruges
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels 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.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Brussels-Midi, which is located around 2 miles (3.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Bruges, located 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Brussels to Bruges
- 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available via Rue du Progrès.
- Chabrol Brasserie
- Winok Café
- Félix Wine Bar
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel Progress
- Hilton Brussels City
- Hotel Siru
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platform 7-12 for regional and local trains
- Metro: Line 3, Line 4
- Tram: Line 25, Line 55
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in Starbucks.
- Luggage lockers are located on Level 0 near Platforms 1 and 2.
- Starbucks
- Brasserie 28 Brewery
- Panos
- Delitraiteur Eat & Go
- Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with limited mobility: 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.
- Hilton Brussels Grand Palace
- Hotel NH Brussels Carrefour de l'Europe
- Hôtel The Moon
- Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00
- Travel Center / information desk is located on the left side from the main entrance.
- Metro lines: 1, 5
- Train lines: IC, Intercity Direct 9200, RER (S1, S2, S3, S6, S8, S10)
- Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 21:30
- Wi-Fi is available for a fee.
- Baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge.
- Pullman Hotel Bar
- Quick Gare du Midi
- Subway
- EXKi Zuid
- Starbucks
- Häagen-Dazs
- Sbarro
- The Coffee Club
- The Belgian Chocolate House
- PAUL
- & many more
- 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.
- Les Lofts De Styliste
- Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi
- Pullman Brussels Centre Midi
- Located in the main concourse and next to the international platforms.
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Rue de Trèves.
- The Twelve
- Le Grand Central
- Outside the main entrance.
- €0.50
- Thon Hotel EU
- Aloft Brussels Schuman
- Sofitel Brussels Europe
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Luxembourg, France, and Germany
- Hall 2: access to European Parliament
- Metro: Line 1, Line 5
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 81
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby, with several public parking options in the European Quarter.
- The Twelve
- Kafenio
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Holiday Inn Brussels - Schuman
- Aloft Brussels Schuman
- Sofitel Brussels Europe
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to local, regional, and international destinations
- Hall 2: metro and bus connections
- Metro: Line 1, Line 5
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 81
- Friture Pitta De La Chapelle
- Les Brigittines
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- Free of charge
- Metro: Line 3, Line 4
- Tram: Line 51
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 21:30
- Sat - Sun: 06:00 - 21:30
- Luggage lockers are located near the entrance inside the main station.
- Starbucks
- Leonidas
- Deliway Brugge Station
- EXKi
- De Kantine
- Zest Fresh Juice Bar
- FavouRRs
- 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.
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Bruges
- ibis budget Brugge Centrum Station
- Hotel NH Brugge
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 21:30
- Sat - Sun: 06:00 - 21:30
- Located inside the corridor leading away from the platforms and towards the central exit.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 23, 25, 43, 62, 63, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 96, 98, P1, P4, P5
- Train lines: IC (01, 02, 03, 23, 23A, 32), L 02
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- The station is small with basic facilities, primarily serving local and regional routes.
- Bus: Several lines available
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