There are 4 ways to get from Bruges to Vimy by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Bruges to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Courtrai to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain Ter
3h 30m€23–38Bus, line 781 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bruges to Lillebus 757 / ...
- Take the bus from Lille to Lensbus 781
3h 58m€12–18Drive 112.8 km
- Drive from Bruges to Vimycar 112.8 km
1h 22m€22–31Train via Arras
- Take the train from Bruges to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Courtrai to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain Ter
3h 31m€28–46
Bruges to Vimy by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bruges to Vimy is to bus and line 781 bus which costs €11 - €19 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Bruges to Vimy is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Bruges to Vimy. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Gares 4 via Lille and Béhal-Jean Zay - Quai 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Bruges to Vimy. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Vimy via Courtrai, Lille Flandres and Lens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Bruges and Vimy is 127 km. The road distance is 112.8 km.
The best way to get from Bruges to Vimy without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €22 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Bruges to Vimy, including transfers.
Bruges to Vimy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bruges station.
Bruges to Vimy train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruges station.
The best way to get from Bruges to Vimy is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €22 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 781 bus, which costs €11 - €19 and takes 3h 58m.
What companies run services between Bruges, Belgium and Vimy, France?
You can take a train from Bruges to Vimy via Courtrai, Lille Flandres, and Lens in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bruges to Vimy via Lille, Béhal-Jean Zay - Quai 1, Gares 4, and Lens in around 3h 58m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruges to Courtrai
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Courtrai to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruges to Courtrai
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Courtrai to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Lens
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lille Flandres to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bruges to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lille to Lens
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bruges to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Bruges to Vimy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Bruges to Vimy train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Courtrai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bruges to Vimy is 113 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Bruges to Vimy.
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