The average train between Bruges and Friesland takes 6h 47m and the fastest train takes 5h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Bruges to Friesland. 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 4 times a day between Bruges and Friesland. The earliest departure is at 7:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bruges is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Friesland at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Anvers-Central and take an average of 6h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bruges to Friesland? 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 Bruges to Friesland. However, there are services departing from Bruges station and arriving at Friesland station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
Bruges to Friesland train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruges station.
Bruges to Friesland train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Leeuwarden station.
Book your Bruges to Friesland train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Bruges and Friesland is 272.4 km. The road distance is 452 km.
You can take a train from Bruges to Leeuwarden via Anvers-Central and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 5h 53m.