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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 32m. 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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1h 2m Average total duration Fastest 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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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.
There are 2 ways to get from Ghent to Bruges: train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Bruges is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of €4 compared to other travel options to Bruges:
A coach is €5 less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Ghent to Bruges costing on average €10.
The quickest way to travel from Ghent to Bruges is by train, which takes on average 22 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 45 min of travel time.
The distance from Ghent to Bruges is approximately 38 km.
The average frequency per day from Ghent to Bruges is:
- Around 2 coaches per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Ghent 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 Ghent to Bruges:
- Most travellers board their coach from Gent, Ghent and arrive in Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West.
- Most travellers catch their train from Ghent St Pieters and arrive in Bruges.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Ghent to Bruges:
- You can travel by coach to Bruges from Ghent with FlixBus or De Lijn, and you can find FlixBus Ghent to Bruges tickets for €4 on Omio.
- You can travel by train between Ghent and Bruges with SNCB, and you can find SNCB Ghent to Bruges tickets for €10 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Ghent to Bruges with the following travel companies:
- 2 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
- 10 direct trains per day with SNCB.
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 Ghent and Bruges.
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