The average bus between Madrid and Bruges takes 10h 58m and the fastest bus takes 9h 56m. The bus service runs several times per day from Madrid to Bruges. 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 3 times a day between Madrid and Bruges. The earliest departure is at 6:25 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Madrid is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Bruges at 10:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Bordeaux and take an average of 10h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Bruges station via Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.
Madrid to Bruges bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Madrid station.
Madrid to Bruges bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
The distance between Madrid and Bruges is 557.3 km. The road distance is 751 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Madrid to Bordeaux 4 times a day. Tickets cost €65–110 and the journey takes 9h 50m.