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How to get fromMarl to Brugesby train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Marl to Bruges by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or ferry

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  1. Train via Cologne

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain train Ic / ...
    5h 30m
    €102–274

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brugesbus bus N1360b
    8h 12m
    €31–62

  3. Drive 307.2 km

    1. Drive from Marl to Brugescar car 307.2 km
    3h 22m
    €48–69

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Thalys
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain train Ic / ...
    5h 37m
    €113–249

  5. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Wesel to Arnhem Centraaltrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Vlissingentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Vlissingen, Westerhavenweg to Breskens, Veerhavenferry ferry Wsf
    4. Take the bus from Breskens Veerhaven to Brugge Hoefijzerbus bus 42
    9h 16m
    €59–107

Marl to Bruges by train

Calendar76Weekly Trains
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 429.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a train from Marl Mitte to Bruges via Essen Hbf, Koeln Hbf, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Bruges once daily. Tickets cost €28–50 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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