There are 5 ways to get from Bottrop to Bruges by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain Ic / ...
5h 9m€103–209Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brugesbus N1360b
7h 17m€30–49Drive 283.6 km
- Drive from Bottrop to Brugescar 283.6 km
3h 10m€45–65Train via Cologne
- Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain Ic / ...
5h 9m€59–227Train, ferry, bus
- Take the train from Oberhausen-Sterkrade to Arnhem Centraaltrain Re
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Vlissingentrain
- Take the ferry from Vlissingen, Westerhavenweg to Breskens, Veerhavenferry Wsf
- Take the bus from Breskens Veerhaven to Brugge Hoefijzerbus 42
8h 24m€59–107
Bottrop to Bruges by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bottrop to Bruges is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Bottrop to Bruges is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Bottrop to Bruges. However, there are services departing from BOT ZOB Berliner Platz and arriving at Bruges via Essen central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Bottrop to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Bottrop Hbf and arriving at Bruges via Essen Hbf and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Bottrop and Bruges is 400 km. The road distance is 283.6 km.
The best way to get from Bottrop to Bruges without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs €100 - €210.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Bottrop to Bruges, including transfers.
Bottrop to Bruges bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.
Bottrop to Bruges train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.
The best way to get from Bottrop to Bruges is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs €100 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 17m.
What companies run services between Bottrop, Germany and Bruges, Belgium?
You can take a train from Bottrop Hbf to Bruges via Essen Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Bruges once daily. Tickets cost €27–45 and the journey takes 5h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €85–150
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Eurostar
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Essen central train station to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +31 (0)850401800
- [email protected]
- Website
- westerscheldeferry.nl
Ferry from Vlissingen, Westerhavenweg to Breskens, Veerhaven
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5
- Website
- https://www.westerscheldeferry.nl/
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More Questions & Answers
Bottrop to Bruges bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bruges station.
Bottrop to Bruges train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bottrop to Bruges is 284 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Bottrop to Bruges.
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