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

The cheapest way to get from Bruges to Heerlen is to bus which costs €20 - €40 and takes 5h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bruges to Heerlen is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Bruges and Heerlen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bruges to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Maastricht via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Bruges and Heerlen?

No, there is no direct train from Bruges to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Heerlen via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Bruges to Heerlen?

The distance between Bruges and Heerlen is 249 km. The road distance is 214.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bruges to Heerlen without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs €40 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Bruges to Heerlen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bruges to Heerlen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bruges to Heerlen train from?

Bruges to Heerlen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruges station.

Train or bus from Bruges to Heerlen?

The best way to get from Bruges to Heerlen is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs €40 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €40 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Bruges to Heerlen bus arrive?

Bruges to Heerlen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maastricht station.

Where does the Bruges to Heerlen train arrive?

Bruges to Heerlen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Liège-Guillemins station.

Can I drive from Bruges to Heerlen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bruges to Heerlen is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Bruges to Heerlen.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bruges to Heerlen?

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Where can I stay near Heerlen?

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Bruges to Heerlen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bruges to Heerlen by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bruges to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Heerlentrain S43 / ...
3h 16m
€42–85
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Maastrichtbus N84
5h 10m
€21–37
Drive 214.5 km
1. Drive from Bruges to Heerlencar 214.5 km
2h 18m
€39–57
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Liege-Guilleminstrain Ice
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Heerlentrain S43 / ...
3h 20m
€44–108
Bus via Charleroi Airport (CRL)
1. Take the bus from Bruges Sint-Michiels Station West to Charleroi Airportbus flibco 768
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231bus flibco 6581
5h 15m
€51–94

Bruges to Heerlen by train

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Distance: 249.1 km
Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Bruges, Belgium and Heerlen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Bruges to Heerlen via Liège-Guillemins in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bruges to Maastricht twice daily. Tickets cost €18–28 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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