The average train between Alkmaar and Bruges takes 6h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week 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 6 times a week between Alkmaar and Bruges. The earliest departure is at 12:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Alkmaar is at 5:56 PM which arrives into Bruges at 10:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Schiphol Airport and take an average of 6h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 9m • 2 changes

4h 9m • 2 changes

4h 10m • 2 changes

4h 9m • 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 Schiphol Airport Train Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
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 295 km.
You can take a train from Alkmaar to Bruges via Schiphol Airport and Anvers-Central in around 4h 12m.