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

The cheapest way to get from Bruges to Rotterdam is to bus and train which costs €85 - €160 and takes 17h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bruges to Rotterdam is to fly and train which takes 4h 57m and costs €100 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Bruges and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Bruges to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Bruges Centre and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Gambetta Mériadeck, Bordeaux and Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Bruges and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Bruges to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Bruges Gironde and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Bordeaux St Jean and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

How far is it from Bruges to Rotterdam?

The distance between Bruges and Rotterdam is 1017 km. The road distance is 991.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Bruges to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 21m and costs €270 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Bruges to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bruges to Rotterdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bruges to Rotterdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Bruges to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Bruges to Rotterdam is to train via Paris which takes 7h 21m and costs €270 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €150 and takes 17h 31m.

Where does the Bruges to Rotterdam bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bruges to Rotterdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bruges to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Bruges to Rotterdam is 992 km. It takes approximately 9h 57m to drive from Bruges to Rotterdam.

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

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Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

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Bruges to Rotterdam - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Bruges to Rotterdam by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, plane, train, or train (Eurostar)

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
7h 21m
€273–450
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BOD - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 15m
€88–324
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N743 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus 813 / ...
17h 31m
€96–143
Drive 991.9 km
1. Drive from Bruges to Rotterdamcar 991.9 km
9h 57m
€211–305
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 Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 57m
€108–295
Train
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Tourcoingtrain
2. Take the train from Tourcoing to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec / ...
11h 49m
€185–357
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Rotterdam Centraaltrain EuroCity / ...
17h 53m
€89–157

Bruges to Rotterdam by train, bus, and foot

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7h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,016.5 km
Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Bruges, France and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Bruges Gironde to Rotterdam Centraal via Bordeaux St Jean, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Gare Montparnasse, Gare de l'Est, and Paris Nord in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bruges Centre to Rotterdam Central Station via Gambetta Mériadeck, Meca, Bordeaux, and Brussels-North train station in around 17h 31m.

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