There are 4 ways to get from Bruges to De Efteling by train, bus, ferry, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Bruges to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Bredatrain Ec / ...
3h 25m€30–54Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bruges to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus N814 / ...
- Take the bus from Antwerp to De Eftelingbus 811
4h 16m€18–26Bus, ferry, train
- Take the bus from Brugge, Beenhouwersstraat to Breskens, Veerhavenbus 42
- Take the ferry from Breskens, Veerhaven to Vlissingen, Westerhavenwegferry Wsf
- Take the train from Vlissingen to Tilburgtrain
5h 25m€24–58Drive 167.3 km
- Drive from Bruges to De Eftelingcar 167.3 km
2h€31–45
Bruges to De Efteling by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bruges to De Efteling is to bus which costs €18 - €26 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Bruges to De Efteling is to drive which takes 2h and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Bruges to De Efteling. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at De Efteling via Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B6 and Antwerp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Bruges to De Efteling. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Tilburg via Anvers-Central and Breda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Bruges and De Efteling is 196 km. The road distance is 167.3 km.
The best way to get from Bruges to De Efteling without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Bruges to De Efteling, including transfers.
Bruges to De Efteling bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bruges station.
Bruges to De Efteling train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruges station.
The best way to get from Bruges to De Efteling is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €26 and takes 4h 16m.
What companies run services between Bruges, Belgium and De Efteling, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Bruges to De Efteling via Anvers-Central, Breda, Tilburg, Tilburg, Centraal Station, and Kaatsheuvel, Efteling in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bruges to De Efteling via Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B6, Berchem Station Afloshalte, Antwerp, and De Efteling in around 4h 16m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruges to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Central to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Anvers-Central to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Vlissingen to Tilburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bruges to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Antwerp to De Efteling
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +31 900 266 63 99
- Website
- Connexxion
Bus from Brugge, Beenhouwersstraat to Breskens, Veerhaven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Connexxion
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Brugge, Beenhouwersstraat to Breskens, Veerhaven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
- Phone
- +31 (0)850401800
- [email protected]
- Website
- westerscheldeferry.nl
Ferry from Breskens, Veerhaven to Vlissingen, Westerhavenweg
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5
- Website
- https://www.westerscheldeferry.nl/
Want to know more about travelling around Netherlands
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Bruges to De Efteling bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.
Bruges to De Efteling train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Anvers-Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bruges to De Efteling is 167 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Bruges to De Efteling.
Book your Bruges to De Efteling bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 701+ hotels available in De Efteling.



























