The average train between Leiden and Bruges takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Leiden 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 3 hours between Leiden and Bruges. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 7:16 PM which arrives into Bruges at 10:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Leiden station and arriving at Bruges station via Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Leiden to Bruges train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Centraal station.
Leiden to Bruges train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Bruges station.
Book your Leiden to Bruges train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Leiden and Bruges is 137.1 km. The road distance is 268 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Bruges via Rotterdam Centraal and Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 4m.