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Compare bus and train for Hoofddorp to Bruges
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hoofddorp to Bruges among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 13m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, while a train costs an average of €43.
Distance: 158 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€43 Average price | €25 Average price Cheapest | €43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Hoofddorp to Bruges:
A bus is €18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hoofddorp to Bruges costing on average €43.
Other travel options to Bruges take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 55m.
Live departures
Hoofddorp to Bruges train times
The table below shows live departures for Hoofddorp to Bruges trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:02 AM Hoofddorp | 2h59 | 12:01 PM Bruges | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hoofddorp to Bruges
Trains from Hoofddorp to Bruges run on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €34 but you can travel from only €24 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:09, the last at 19:58. The fastest train covers the 158 km distance in 2h 59m.
Distance 158 km |
Average train duration 2h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price €34 |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 2h 59m |
First train 4:09 AM |
Last train 7:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Hoofddorp to Bruges trainsEurocity Direct, Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Hoofddorp and Bruges from €24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Hoofddorp to Bruges
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hoofddorp 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 Hoofddorp to Bruges
Most Hoofddorp to Bruges trains use the Hoofddorp to Brugge station pair, with some services arriving at Brugge-St.-Pieters. Use this guide to compare Hoofddorp and Bruges train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Hoofddorp station do trains to Bruges leave from?
Getting to Hoofddorp from Hoofddorp city centre
Hoofddorp is 1 km from Hoofddorp city centre. Public transport options include:
Hoofddorp train station facilities and services
Hoofddorp has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Jasmin, L'Hirondelle
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hoofddorp. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Hoofddorp. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hoofddorp: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hoofddorp: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hoofddorp: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport, NH Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
Which Bruges station do trains from Hoofddorp arrive at?
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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