The average train between Heerlen and Bruges takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Heerlen 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 Heerlen and Bruges. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heerlen is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Bruges at 7:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Heerlen to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Heerlen station and arriving at Bruges station via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Heerlen to Bruges train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Heerlen station.
Heerlen to Bruges train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Bruges station.
Book your Heerlen to Bruges train tickets online with Arriva NL and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Heerlen and Bruges is 196.1 km. The road distance is 249 km.
You can take a train from Heerlen to Bruges via Liège-Guillemins in around 3h 17m.