The average train between Bruges and Béthune takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Bruges to Béthune. 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 2 hours between Bruges and Béthune. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bruges is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Béthune at 7:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Courtrai and take an average of 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bruges to Béthune. However, there are services departing from Bruges station and arriving at Béthune station via Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Bruges to Béthune train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruges station.
Bruges to Béthune train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bethune station.
Book your Bruges to Béthune train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Bruges and Béthune is 85.9 km. The road distance is 123 km.
You can take a train from Bruges to Bethune via Courtrai, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 3h 12m.