How to travel from Bruges to Brussels

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Compare train and bus for Bruges to Brussels

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bruges to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. 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 €7, and a train costs an average of €11.

Distance: 88 km

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from Bruges to Brussels

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

Our recommendation

train

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

PKP Intercity510
10:58AM0h55
Bruges station
11:53AMBrussels-Midi
181One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBusFlixBus
02:10PM1h50
Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
04:00PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
81One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

PKP Intercity510
10:58AM0h55
Bruges station
11:53AMBrussels-Midi
181One-way
0 transfers

Other options

PKP Intercity2809
10:11AM0h58
Bruges station
11:09AMBrussels-Midi
181One-way
0 transfers
PKP Intercity1510
10:30AM0h58
Bruges station
11:28AMBrussels-Midi
181One-way
0 transfers
PKP Intercity509
09:58AM1h02
Bruges station
11:00AMBrussels-Central
181One-way
0 transfers
FlibcoFlibco
10:45AM2h05
Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
12:50PMCharleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
251One-way
0 transfers
FlibcoFlibco
08:45AM2h10
Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
10:55AMCharleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
251One-way
0 transfers
FlibcoFlibco
01:00PM2h05
Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
03:05PMCharleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
231One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bruges to Brussels

Travel to Brussels 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 Bruges to Brussels.

FAQs

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

The cheapest way to travel from Bruges to Brussels is a coach with an average price of €5.

This is compared to other travel options from Bruges to Brussels:

A coach is €15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bruges to Brussels costing on average €20.

The quickest way to travel between Bruges and Brussels is by train, which takes on average 54 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Coach takes on average 1 h 35 min.

The Bruges to Brussels distance is approximately 88 km.

The average frequency per day from Bruges to Brussels is:

  • Around 6 coaches per day.
  • 12 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bruges and Brussels as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Bruges to Brussels:

  • Coaches mostly leave from Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West and tend to arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
  • Trains mostly depart from Bruges and arrive in Brussels-Midi.

The following travel companies offer services from Bruges to Brussels:

  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Brussels by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Bruges to Brussels tickets on Omio for €5.
  • SNCB can take you to Brussels by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for SNCB from Bruges to Brussels for €14.

Yes, there are direct services available from Bruges to Brussels with the following travel companies:

  • Direct coach available with FlixBus 6 direct coaches per day.
  • 11 direct trains per day with SNCB.

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

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

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