Rome2Rio

How to get fromDublin to Brugesby plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

Find Transport to Bruges

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Dublin to Bruges by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Brussels Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane plane DUB - BRU
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain train
    5h 32m
    €59–271

  2. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from Courtrai to Brugestrain train Ic / ...
    13h 2m
    €237–390

  3. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 400 / ...
    5. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus bus
    20h 51m
    €142–237

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dublin to Rosslare Harbourcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Dunkirk to Brugescar car
    26h 46m
    €479–808

  5. Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane plane DUB - CRL
    2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain train
    6h 29m
    €82–276

  6. Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane DUB - AMS
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Brugestrain train
    7h 16m
    €86–380

Dublin to Bruges by ferry, train, foot, and subway

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration13h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket€237Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Dublin to Bruges.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 904.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Bruges, Belgium?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Bruges. However, you can take the bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) 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 a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Bruges via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Jean Lebas Roubaix, Roubaix, and Courtrai in around 13h 2m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Belgium

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides