How to travel from Brussels to Bruges
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4.6Travel Information from Brussels to Bruges
 Distance | 88 km |
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 Available travel modes | Train or coach |
 Ticket price range | €5 - €20 |
 Cheapest mode | Coach • €5 • 1 h 20 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • €20 • 52 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or PKP Intercity |
Take a train or coach to travel 88 km to Bruges from Brussels. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are FlixBus or PKP Intercity among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from Brussels to Bruges.
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How to get from Brussels to Bruges by train, bus or flight.
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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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Travel on FlixBus travel from Brussels to Bruges at great prices. Omio finds you travel times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
FAQs: Travel from Brussels to Bruges
There are 2 ways to get from Brussels to Bruges: train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Bruges is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of €5 compared to other travel options to Bruges:
Taking a coach costs €15 less than taking a train, which costs on average €20 for the same trip.
The fastest way from Brussels to Bruges is by train with an average journey time of 52 min.
There are alternative travel options to Bruges that 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:
- 4 coaches a day.
- 50 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Bruges from 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 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 catch their train from Brussels-Central and arrive in Bruges.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Brussels to Bruges:
- You can go to Bruges from Brussels by coach with FlixBus, Flibco International, BlaBlaCar or Infobus. You'll see cheap coach tickets for €5 with FlixBus from Brussels to Bruges on Omio.
- You can travel by train to Bruges from Brussels with PKP Intercity, BSB, Renfe Regional Exprés or SNCB, and you can find SNCB Brussels to Bruges tickets for €20 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Brussels to Bruges with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct coach to Bruges with FlixBus with 3 direct coaches per day.
- You can find 48 direct trains per day to take to Bruges with SNCB.
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 journey.
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