How to travel from Amsterdam to Bruges

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Compare bus and train for Amsterdam to Bruges

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Bruges among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €41.

Distance: 173 km

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€34

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€83

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4h 58m

Average total duration

4h 28m

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3h 44m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Amsterdam to Bruges

How to get from Amsterdam to Bruges by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Bruges is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
08:00AM3h55
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
11:55AMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
441One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
08:00AM3h55
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
11:55AMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
441One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

NS International | IC Brussel1824+Eurostar9428+PKP Intercity710 · 532
09:14AM2h47
Amsterdam Zuid
12:01PMBruges station
1011One-way
3 transfers

Other options

NS International | IC Brussel3520 · 1131+EuroCity9220+PKP Intercity710
08:07AM3h54
Amsterdam Zuid
12:01PMBruges station
501One-way
4 transfers
NS International | IC Brussel3524 · 1135+EuroCity9224+PKP Intercity711
09:07AM3h54
Amsterdam Zuid
01:01PMBruges station
501One-way
4 transfers
NS International | IC Brussel3520 · 1131+EuroCity9220+PKP Intercity710
08:07AM4h31
Amsterdam Zuid
12:38PMBruges-St.-Pieters
501One-way
4 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:30AM4h30
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
01:00PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
941One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Bruges

Travel to Bruges easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to Bruges.

FAQs

There are 2 travel options from Amsterdam to Bruges: coach or train.

The cheapest way to go to Bruges from Amsterdam is by taking a coach, which costs on average €12.

This is compared to other ways of getting from Amsterdam to Bruges:

A coach is €23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Bruges costing on average €35.

The quickest way to travel between Amsterdam and Bruges is by train, which takes on average 3 h 6 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Taking a coach requires on average 3 h 25 min of travel time.

Bruges is approximately 172 km away from Amsterdam.

The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Bruges is:

  • 1 coach a day.
  • 10 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Amsterdam to Bruges as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Amsterdam to Bruges:

  • Most travellers take a coach from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) to Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Amsterdam to Bruges:

  • You can travel by coach between Amsterdam and Bruges with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus, and you can find FlixBus Amsterdam to Bruges tickets for €12 on Omio.
  • You can travel by train to Bruges from Amsterdam with Eurostar or NS Domestic, and you can find Eurostar Amsterdam to Bruges tickets for €40 on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Amsterdam to Bruges with the following travel companies:

  • You'll find 1 direct coach a day to Bruges with FlixBus.

Direct services to Bruges tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

Looking to extend your trip from Amsterdam to Bruges? Many Omio customers who go from Amsterdam to Bruges usually extend their holiday to explore other popular destinations like Brussels, Paris, Ghent or London. If you're looking to explore Brussels, Paris, Ghent or London from Bruges, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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