The average train between Alkmaar and Bruges takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Alkmaar 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Alkmaar and Bruges. The earliest departure is at 12:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Alkmaar is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Bruges at 9:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam Centraal and take an average of 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 23m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Alkmaar 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 train from Alkmaar to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar station and arriving at Bruges station via Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
Alkmaar to Bruges train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Alkmaar station.
Alkmaar to Bruges train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Bruges station.
Book your Alkmaar to Bruges train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Alkmaar and Bruges is 189.6 km. The road distance is 304 km.
You can take a train from Alkmaar to Bruges via Amsterdam Centraal and Anvers-Central in around 4h 28m.