There are 5 ways to get from Bruges to Étaples by bus, train, car, or train (TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via Lille
best- Take the bus from Bruges to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Etaples Le Touquettrain Ter
3h 11m€33–66Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Bruges to Calaisbus N814
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Etaples Le Touquettrain Ter
3h 26m€21–39Drive 171.9 km
- Drive from Bruges to Étaplescar 171.9 km
1h 48m€27–39Train
- Take the train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Etaples Le Touquettrain Ter
4h 36m€65–161Bus
- Take the bus from Bruges to Calaisbus N814
- Take the bus from Calais Ville to Etaples Le Touquetbus Autocar
5h 17m€25–37
Bruges to Étaples by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bruges to Étaples is to bus and train which costs €20 - €40 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Bruges to Étaples is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Bruges to Étaples. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Etaples Le Touquet via Terminal Ferry and Calais Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Bruges to Étaples. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Etaples Le Touquet via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Bruges and Étaples is 230 km. The road distance is 171.9 km.
The best way to get from Bruges to Étaples without a car is to bus and train via Lille which takes 3h 11m and costs €30 - €70.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Bruges to Étaples, including transfers.
Bruges to Étaples bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bruges station.
Bruges to Étaples train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruges station.
The best way to get from Bruges to Étaples is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €65 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between Bruges, Belgium and Étaples, France?
You can take a train from Bruges to Etaples Le Touquet via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bruges to Etaples Le Touquet via Calais, Terminal Ferry, Gare Sncf, and Calais Ville in around 5h 17m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lille Europe to Etaples Le Touquet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Calais Ville to Etaples Le Touquet
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lille Europe to Etaples Le Touquet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Europe to Etaples Le Touquet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Calais Ville to Etaples Le Touquet
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lille Europe to Etaples Le Touquet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €17–75
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Bruges to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bruges to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bruges to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bruges to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Calais Ville to Etaples Le Touquet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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More Questions & Answers
Bruges to Étaples bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Calais station.
Bruges to Étaples train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bruges to Étaples is 172 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Bruges to Étaples.
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