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

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

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  1. Train via Cologne

    best
    1. Take the train from Recklinghausen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 35 / ...
    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 14m
    €99–275

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brugesbus bus N1360b
    7h 13m
    €34–70

  3. Drive 310 km

    1. Drive from Recklinghausen to Brugescar car 310 km
    3h 21m
    €48–69

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Recklinghausen Hbf to Duisburg Hbftrain train Re2
    2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train Tha
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain train Ic / ...
    5h 21m
    €68–204

  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 35m
    €59–107

Recklinghausen to Bruges by train

Calendar58Weekly Trains
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket€99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 417.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a train from Recklinghausen Hbf to Bruges via Koeln Hbf and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Bruges once daily. Tickets cost €29–50 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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