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How to get fromDes Moines to Brugesby plane, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Bruges by plane, train, or car

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  1. Fly Des Moines to Brussels Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane plane DSM - BRU
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain train
    13h 51m
    €304–1,061

  2. Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car car
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane plane FOD - BRU
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain train
    17h 45m
    €302–1,061

  3. Fly Des Moines to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane DSM - AMS
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Brugestrain train
    14h 24m
    €321–1,079

  4. Fly Des Moines to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane DSM - CDG
    2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain train
    16h 25m
    €352–1,256

Des Moines (DSM) to Brussels Airport (BRU) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration15h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€273Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,169.2 km
  • Duration: 13h 51m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Bruges, Belgium?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Bruges. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to Brussels Airport (BRU), walk to Brussels Airport-Zaventem, take the train to Bruxelles-Midi, then take the train to Bruges. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), walk to Schiphol Airport, take the train to Antwerpen-Centraal, walk to Anvers-Central, then take the train to Bruges.

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