There are 4 ways to get from Calais to Bruges by train, bus, car, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Courtraitrain Ter
- Take the train from Courtrai to Brugestrain Ic / ...
3h 59m€29–59Drive 110.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Calais to Brugescar 110.2 km
1h 15m€18–25Bus
- Take the bus from Calais Ville to Dunkerquebus
- Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lille to Brugesbus 757
5h 11m€21–34Line 423 bus, bus, line 20 bus, tram, line 30 bus
- Take the bus from CALAIS - Lafayette to GRAVELINES - Quai Vaubanbus 423
- Take the bus from Islandais to Dunkerque Garebus C4
- Take the bus from Dunkerque Gare to Leffrinckoucke Fort Des Dunesbus C2 / ...
- Take the bus from Leffrinckoucke Fort Des Dunes to Adinkerque Garebus 20
- Take the tram from De Panne Station to Oostende Station tramperron 3tram Kt
- Take the bus from Oostende Station perron 7 to Brugge 't Zand perron Cbus 30 / ...
6h 11m
Calais to Bruges by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Bruges is to drive which costs €17 - €25 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Bruges is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs €17 - €25.
No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Bruges via Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Bruges via Lille Flandres and Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Calais and Bruges is 184 km. The road distance is 110.2 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Bruges without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs €29 - €60.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Calais to Bruges, including transfers.
Calais to Bruges bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Bruges train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
The best way to get from Calais to Bruges is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs €29 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Calais, France and Bruges, Belgium?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Bruges via Lille Flandres and Courtrai in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais Ville to Bruges via Dunkerque, Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station, Lille - Europe Train Station, and Lille in around 5h 11m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Courtrai
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–10
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Calais Ville to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Calais to Bruges bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Dunkerque station.
Calais to Bruges train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Bruges is 110 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Calais to Bruges.
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