How to travel from Rotterdam to Bruges

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Compare train and bus for Rotterdam to Bruges

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Bruges among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 26m. 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 €13, and a train costs an average of €20.

Distance: 118 km

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€27

Average price

Cheapest

€48

Average price

4h 39m

Average total duration

4h 9m

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30m

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2h 56m

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Fastest

2h 26m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Rotterdam to Bruges

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
10:30AM4h05
Rotterdam, Zuidplein
02:35PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
311One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus83133 · 50579
02:00PM8h55
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
10:55PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
311One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Eurostar9328+PKP Intercity19734 · 532
09:58AM2h03
Rotterdam Centraal
12:01PMBruges station
1111One-way
2 transfers

Other options

Eurocity Direct9524+PKP Intercity19734 · 532
09:42AM2h19
Rotterdam Centraal
12:01PMBruges station
701One-way
2 transfers
Eurocity Direct9524+PKP Intercity710+Regional582
09:42AM2h56
Rotterdam Centraal
12:38PMBruges-St.-Pieters
701One-way
2 transfers
Eurocity Direct9528+PKP Intercity19716 · 533
10:42AM2h19
Rotterdam Centraal
01:01PMBruges station
791One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:05AM4h30
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
02:35PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
311One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
04:20PM4h15
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
08:35PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
321One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:55AM3h20
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
01:15PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
541One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Bruges.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Rotterdam and Bruges including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Bruges is a bus with an average price of €13.

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

A bus is €7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Bruges costing on average €20.

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Bruges is by train with an average journey time of 2h 15m.

Other travel options to Bruges take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 50m.

The Rotterdam to Bruges distance is approximately 118 km.
The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Bruges is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Bruges:
  • Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Bruges station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rotterdam to Bruges, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Bruges by bus.
  • Travel with PKP Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel, Eurostar, Eurocity Direct, EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn to go to Bruges by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Rotterdam to Bruges:
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Rotterdam to Bruges often also extend their vacation to go to Brussels, Amsterdam, Paris, Ghent, London. 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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