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How to get fromCologne to Brugesby train (Eurostar), bus, night train, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cologne to Bruges by train (Eurostar), bus, night train, train, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Thalys
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain train Ic / ...
    2h 59m
    €78–181

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Brugesbus bus N1360b / ...
    6h 21m
    €24–40

  3. Night train, train

    1. Take the nighttrain from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nordnighttrain night train Nj
    2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Brugestrain train Ic / ...
    4h 28m
    €38–171

  4. Drive 292.7 km

    1. Drive from Cologne to Brugescar car 292.7 km
    3h 3m
    €45–65

  5. Train via Brussels

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain train Ic / ...
    3h 13m
    €52–250

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruggetrain train 79
    3h 22m
    €55–250

Cologne to Bruges by train

Calendar77Weekly Trains
Duration2h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 312.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Bruges, Belgium?

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Bruges via Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Bruges once daily. Tickets cost €24–40 and the journey takes 4h 55m.

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