The average train between Harlingen and Bruges takes 7h 9m and the fastest train takes 6h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Harlingen 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 4 times a day between Harlingen and Bruges. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harlingen is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Bruges at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeuwarden and take an average of 7h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




6h 35m • 4 changes




6h 35m • 4 changes




6h 11m • 4 changes




6h 11m • 4 changes




6h 35m • 4 changes




6h 35m • 4 changes




6h 11m • 4 changes




6h 11m • 4 changes




6h 35m • 4 changes




6h 35m • 4 changes




6h 11m • 4 changes




6h 11m • 4 changes




6h 35m • 4 changes




6h 35m • 4 changes




6h 11m • 4 changes




6h 11m • 4 changes
Want to know about travelling from Harlingen 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 Harlingen to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Harlingen station and arriving at Bruges station via Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
Harlingen to Bruges train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Leeuwarden station.
Harlingen to Bruges train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Bruges station.
Book your Harlingen to Bruges train tickets online with Arriva NL, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Harlingen and Bruges is 265 km. The road distance is 491 km.
You can take a train from Harlingen to Bruges via Leeuwarden, Gouda, Rotterdam Centraal, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 25m.