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

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Bruges is to bus via Brussels - Midi Train Station which costs €80 - €150 and takes 13h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Bruges is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €140 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Bruges?

No, there is no direct bus from Brussels station to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Brussels-North train station and arriving at Bruges Centre via Meca and Gambetta Mériadeck. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Brussels and Bruges?

No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Bruges Gironde via Gare du Nord, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Brussels to Bruges?

The distance between Brussels and Bruges is 875 km. The road distance is 858.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Brussels to Bruges without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €140 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Brussels to Bruges, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Bruges bus from?

Brussels to Bruges bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Bruges train from?

Brussels to Bruges train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train, bus or fly from Brussels to Bruges?

The best way to get from Brussels to Bruges is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €140 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €140 and takes 12h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €210 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Brussels to Bruges bus arrive?

Brussels to Bruges bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.

Where does the Brussels to Bruges train arrive?

Brussels to Bruges train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Brussels to Bruges?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Bruges is 858 km. It takes approximately 8h 43m to drive from Brussels to Bruges.

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

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Where can I stay near Bruges?

There are 2599+ hotels available in Bruges.

Brussels to Bruges - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Brussels to Bruges by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
4h 49m
€149–350
Fly from Brussels Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BRU - BOD
4h 50m
€80–209
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N743 / ...
12h 55m
€83–135
Drive 858.5 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Brugescar 858.5 km
8h 43m
€133–192
Bus via Brussels - Midi Train Station
1. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 48m
€83–144
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane CDG - BOD
4h 57m
€157–404
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane AMS - BOD
6h 19m
€161–363
Train to Lille-Lesquin Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
2. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LIL - BOD
5h 18m
€86–291

Brussels to Bruges by train, subway, and foot

191Weekly Services

4h 49mAverage Duration

€149Cheapest Price

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Distance: 875.5 km
Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Bruges, France?

You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Bruges Gironde via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Bordeaux 4 times a day. Tickets cost €75–140 and the journey takes 11h 45m.

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