Travel Information to Bruges from Brussels
| 88 km | |
| Train or coach | |
| €5 - €20 | |
| Coach • €5 • 1 h 20 min | |
| Train • €20 • 53 min | |
| FlixBus or SNCB |
Take a train or coach to travel 88 km from Brussels to Bruges. The most popular travel providers which serve this journey are FlixBus or SNCB among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from Brussels to Bruges.
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The best way to travel from Brussels to Bruges is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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How to Travel from Brussels to Bruges
The distance from Brussels to the center of Bruges is too short for flights between the cities and there are presently no coaches on this route. Train is the best option for travelers and there are frequent services every day.
What is the best way to travel from Brussels to Bruges?
Cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Bruges
There are several cheap ways to get from Brussels to Bruges. The direct train service is by far the most popular option. All trains leave from Brussels-Midi station which is about 25 minutes on foot to the south of the city center. Travelers can take the Metro (lines 2 and 6) to the station or tram (lines 3, 4 and 51) to the stop nearby in Rue Couverte. Trains arrive at Station Brugge on Stationsplein in the heart of the city. The station is well served by the local bus network and by taxis although most city center attractions are within easy walking distance.
Fastest way to travel from Brussels to Bruges
Trains traveling from Brussels to Bruges take about an hour to arrive at Brugge train station. The fastest trains take about one hour while those leaving between midnight and 3:00 a.m. may be slower sleeper services.There are over 50 direct trains on weekdays and slightly fewer at weekends and on public holidays. The first train of the day departs just after midnight and trains leave approximately every 30 minutes till just before midnight the following evening. There are also several services with changes en route, normally at Ghent, allowing travelers to catch trains at almost any time.
Most popular way to travel from Brussels to Bruges
Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Brussels to Bruges since there are not any direct flights offered. Trains are both significantly cheaper and faster than taking a flight when total travel time is taken into consideration. Alternatively, consider ride sharing with BlaBlaCar.
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FAQs: Travel from Brussels 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 Brussels to Bruges.

There are 2 options to travel between Brussels and Bruges including taking a train or coach.
The cheapest way to travel to Bruges from Brussels is a coach with an average price of €5.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Bruges:
Taking a coach costs €15 less than taking a train, which costs on average €20 for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Bruges from Brussels is by train with an average travel time of 53 min.
Other travel options to Bruges take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 1 h 20 min of travel time.
The distance from Brussels to Bruges is approximately 88 km.
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Bruges is:
- 5 coaches a day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Brussels to Bruges 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 when travelling from Brussels to Bruges:
- Most travellers catch their coach from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West.
- Most travellers take a train from Brussels-Midi to Bruges.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Brussels to Bruges:
- You can travel by coach from Brussels to Bruges with FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Brussels to Bruges tickets for €5 on Omio.
- You can go to Bruges from Brussels by train with SNCB. You'll see cheap train tickets for €14 with SNCB from Brussels to Bruges on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Brussels to Bruges with the following travel companies:
- Direct coach available with FlixBus 5 direct coaches per day.
- Direct train available with SNCB 8 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bruges as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Brussels and Bruges.
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