The average train between Groningen and Bruges takes 7h 17m and the fastest train takes 5h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Groningen 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 every 4 hours between Groningen and Bruges. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Groningen is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Bruges at 9:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Schiphol Airport Train Station and take an average of 7h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Groningen station and arriving at Bruges station via Schiphol Airport Train Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
Groningen to Bruges train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.
Groningen to Bruges train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Bruges station.
Book your Groningen to Bruges train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Groningen and Bruges is 319 km. The road distance is 463 km.
You can take a train from Groningen to Bruges via Schiphol Airport Train Station, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Anvers-Central in around 5h 39m.