How to travel from Ghent to Bruges

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Compare train and bus for Ghent to Bruges

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Bruges among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €5.

Distance: 39 km

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

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

PKP Intercity531
10:39AM0h22
Ghent St Pieters
11:01AMBruges station
61One-way
0 transfers

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PKP Intercity531
10:39AM0h22
Ghent St Pieters
11:01AMBruges station
61One-way
0 transfers

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PKP Intercity531
10:39AM0h22
Ghent St Pieters
11:01AMBruges station
61One-way
0 transfers

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Regional581
10:45AM0h53
Ghent St Pieters
11:38AMBruges-St.-Pieters
61One-way
0 transfers
PKP Intercity530
09:39AM0h22
Ghent St Pieters
10:01AMBruges station
61One-way
0 transfers
PKP Intercity532
11:39AM0h22
Ghent St Pieters
12:01PMBruges station
61One-way
0 transfers

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How to Travel from Ghent to Bruges?

The journey from the historic town of Ghent to Bruges, with its canals and charming buildings, can be made by train or bus. Direct train services run a regular timetable seven days a week. However, there is just one bus service that varies from week to week. Travelling by train takes between 20 and 40 minutes, while the bus journey is longer, taking just over one hour.

What is the Cheapest Way To Get from Ghent to Bruges?

The cost of train and bus tickets between Ghent and Bruges is similar, however, buses only run on certain days of the week, depart in the early hours, and have a longer journey time. Travelling by train takes around half an hour, while making the journey by bus can take an hour or more. The first train departs Ghent in the early hours of the morning, followed by up to six or more departures an hour until late at night. A similar timetable is in place seven days a week. The bus departs only once a day in the early hours of the morning, and the day of departure varies from week to week. Both train and bus routes leave from at Ghent St Pieters Station and arrive at Bruges Station.

What is the Fastest Way to Travel from Ghent to Bruges?

The fastest way of travelling to Bruges from Ghent is by train. Routes are direct and take from 20 to 40 minutes. Trains start by leaving Ghent St Pieters Station in the early hours of the morning. Services then continue until late at night with several departures every hour. The train completes its journey at Bruges Station.

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Travel from Ghent to Bruges by Train

All routes to Bruges from Ghent by train are direct with services provided by Belgian Rail using comfortable Intercity trains. There is a similar timetable in place seven days a week with departures starting in the early hours of the morning and continuing until late in the evening. During the day, there are up to six or more departures every hour. Trains leave from Ghent St Pieters Station and terminate at Bruges Station. From Bruges Station to Grote Markt, the central square, is a walk of just under half an hour. You can also get from the station to the centre of Bruges by local bus or taxi.

Travel from Ghent to Bruges by Bus

Belgian Rail also operates a bus route between the two cities of Ghent and Bruges. There is only one departure on certain days of the week, so check timetables carefully before planning your journey. The bus departs in the early hours of the morning from Ghent St Pieters Station and takes approximately one hour to reach Bruges Station. Once at Bruges Station, it is possible to walk into the city centre. This takes around half an hour. Bruges Station and the city's central square, Grote Markt, can also be reached by taxi or bus in just a few minutes. 

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FAQs: Travel from Ghent 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 Ghent to Bruges.

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There are 2 options to travel between Ghent and Bruges including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Ghent to Bruges is a bus with an average price of €4.

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

A bus is €1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Bruges costing on average €5.

The fastest way to travel from Ghent to Bruges is by train with an average journey time of 22m.

Other travel options to Bruges take longer:

Bus takes on average 45m.

The Ghent to Bruges distance is approximately 39 km.
The average frequency per day from Ghent to Bruges is:
  • Around 20 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ghent to Bruges:
  • Trains mostly depart from Ghent St Pieters and arrive in Bruges station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Gent, Ghent and arrive in Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ghent to Bruges, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, De Lijn to go to Bruges by bus.
  • Travel with PKP Intercity, Regional, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB to go to Bruges by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Ghent to Bruges with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
  • 17 direct trains per day with PKP Intercity, SNCB.
Omio customers who travel from Ghent to Bruges often also extend their vacation to go to Brussels, Amsterdam, Paris, London, Antwerp. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bruges and these popular destinations at a great price.

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