The average train between Heidelberg and Bruges takes 5h 40m and the fastest train takes 5h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg 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 3 times a day between Heidelberg and Bruges. The earliest departure is at 3:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 4:13 PM which arrives into Bruges at 9:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



5h 42m • 3 changes



5h 37m • 3 changes



5h 37m • 3 changes



5h 37m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Bruges station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
Heidelberg to Bruges train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Bruges train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Bruges station.
Book your Heidelberg to Bruges train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Heidelberg and Bruges is 436.7 km. The road distance is 570 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Bruges via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Koeln Hbf, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 13m.