The average bus between Rotterdam and Bruges takes 21h 3m and the fastest bus takes 16h 7m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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 twice daily between Rotterdam and Bruges. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Bruges at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussels-North train station and take an average of 21h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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18h 18m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Rotterdam to Bruges? 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 Rotterdam to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Bruges station via Brussels-North train station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 3m.
Rotterdam to Bruges bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.
Rotterdam to Bruges bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
The distance between Rotterdam and Bruges is 867.6 km. The road distance is 1,052 km.
You can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Bruges Centre via Brussels-North train station, Bordeaux, Meca, and Gambetta Mériadeck in around 16h 37m.