What is the cheapest way to get from Bruges to Brussels?

The cheapest way to get from Bruges to Brussels is to bus via Brussels - Midi Train Station which costs €75 - €150 and takes 15h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bruges to Brussels?

The fastest way to get from Bruges to Brussels is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs €80 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Bruges and Brussels?

No, there is no direct bus from Bruges to Brussels station. However, there are services departing from Bruges Centre and arriving at Brussels-North train station via Gambetta Mériadeck and Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Bruges and Brussels?

No, there is no direct train from Bruges to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Bruges Gironde and arriving at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Bordeaux St Jean, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Bruges to Brussels?

The distance between Bruges and Brussels is 875 km. The road distance is 856.1 km.

How do I travel from Bruges to Brussels without a car?

The best way to get from Bruges to Brussels without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs €140 - €360.

How long does it take to get from Bruges to Brussels?

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Bruges to Brussels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bruges to Brussels bus from?

Bruges to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bordeaux station.

Where do I catch the Bruges to Brussels train from?

Bruges to Brussels train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.

Train, bus or fly from Bruges to Brussels?

The best way to get from Bruges to Brussels is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs €140 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 13h 41m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €210 and takes 4h 34m.

Where does the Bruges to Brussels bus arrive?

Bruges to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Bruges to Brussels train arrive?

Bruges to Brussels train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Bruges to Brussels?

Yes, the driving distance between Bruges to Brussels is 856 km. It takes approximately 8h 47m to drive from Bruges to Brussels.

How do I get a train ticket from Bruges to Brussels?

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Where can I stay near Brussels?

There are 1775+ hotels available in Brussels.

Bruges to Brussels - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Bruges to Brussels by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
4h 46m
€147–351
Bus via Brussels - Midi Train Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 5m
€77–142
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N743 / ...
13h 41m
€79–134
Drive 856.1 km
1. Drive from Bruges to Brusselscar 856.1 km
8h 47m
€133–192
Fly to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BOD - BRU
4h 34m
€80–209
Line 35 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bruges Centre to Gare Saint-Jeanbus 35
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
8h 15m
€179–327
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BOD - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
5h 22m
€153–405
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BOD - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
6h 33m
€158–365
Fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane BOD - LIL
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
5h 15m
€81–312

Bruges to Brussels by train, foot, and subway

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4h 46mAverage Duration

€147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 875.5 km
Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Bruges, France and Brussels, Belgium?

You can take a train from Bruges Gironde to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Bordeaux St Jean, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bordeaux to Brussels-North train station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €75–130 and the journey takes 11h 50m.

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