The average train between Den Helder and Bruges takes 5h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Den Helder 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 hourly between Den Helder and Bruges. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Den Helder is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Bruges at 9:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam Sloterdijk and take an average of 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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5h 2m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Den Helder 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 Den Helder to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Den Helder station and arriving at Bruges station via Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
Den Helder to Bruges train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Den Helder station.
Den Helder to Bruges train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Bruges station.
Book your Den Helder to Bruges train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Den Helder and Bruges is 221.1 km. The road distance is 337 km.
You can take a train from Den Helder to Bruges via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Schiphol Airport Train Station, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Anvers-Central in around 4h 51m.