The average bus between Bruges and Rotterdam takes 16h 32m and the fastest bus takes 16h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bruges to Rotterdam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Bruges and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 7:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bruges is at 7:42 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 12:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Gambetta Mériadeck and take an average of 16h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Bruges to Rotterdam? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bruges to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Bruges station and arriving at Rotterdam station via Brussels-North train station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 32m.
Bruges to Rotterdam bus services, operated by Tbm, depart from Bordeaux station.
Bruges to Rotterdam bus services, operated by Tbm, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.
The distance between Bruges and Rotterdam is 867.6 km. The road distance is 1,045 km.
You can take a bus from Bruges Centre to Rotterdam Central Station via Gambetta Mériadeck, Meca, Bordeaux, and Brussels-North train station in around 17h 29m.