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How to get fromBottrop to Brugesby train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Bottrop to Bruges by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or ferry

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  1. Train via Cologne

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain train Ic / ...
    4h 56m
    €59–236

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brugesbus bus N1360b
    7h 17m
    €33–49

  3. Drive  283.6 km

    1. Drive from Bottrop to Brugescar car 283.6 km
    3h 10m
    €54–77

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train Tha
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain train Ic / ...
    5h 23m
    €128–229

  5. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Oberhausen-Sterkrade to Arnhem Centraaltrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Vlissingentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Vlissingen, Westerhavenweg to Breskens, Veerhavenferry ferry Wsf
    4. Take the bus from Breskens, Veerhaven to Brugge, Hoefijzerbus bus 42
    8h 47m
    €59–102

Bottrop to Bruges by train

Calendar103Weekly Trains
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 400 km
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Bottrop, Germany and Bruges, Belgium?

You can take a train from Bottrop Hbf to Bruges via Essen Hbf, Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Bruges 5 times a week. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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