The average train between Esbjerg and Bruges takes 17h 50m and the fastest train takes 12h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Esbjerg 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 twice daily between Esbjerg and Bruges. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Esbjerg is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Bruges at 3:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Kolding St. and take an average of 17h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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20h 17m • 4 changes
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16h 9m • 4 changes
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20h 17m • 4 changes
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16h 9m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Esbjerg to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Esbjerg station and arriving at Bruges station via Kolding St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 50m.
Esbjerg to Bruges train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Esbjerg St. station.
Esbjerg to Bruges train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Bruges station.
Book your Esbjerg to Bruges train tickets online with Danish Railways (DSB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Esbjerg and Bruges is 587 km. The road distance is 1,080 km.
You can take a train from Esbjerg St. to Bruges via Kolding St., Hamburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 13h 8m.