There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Bruges by train (Eurostar), bus, train, ferry, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain Ic / ...
2h 58m€58–153Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Brugesbus N814 / ...
4h 11m€19–31Train, ferry, bus
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Vlissingentrain
- Take the ferry from Vlissingen, Westerhavenweg to Breskens, Veerhavenferry Wsf
- Take the bus from Breskens Veerhaven to Brugge Hoefijzerbus 42
5h 19m€25–61Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rotterdam-RTM to Bruges174.8 km
2h 10mDrive 174.8 km
- Drive from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Brugescar 174.8 km
2h 10m€32–45
Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Bruges by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Bruges is to bus which costs €18 - €35 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Bruges is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam, Rotterdam Airport and arriving at Bruges via Rotterdam Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Bruges via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Rotterdam Airport (RTM) and Bruges is 240 km. The road distance is 174.8 km.
The best way to get from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Bruges without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs €55 - €160.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Bruges, including transfers.
Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Bruges bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.
Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Bruges train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Bruges is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs €55 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 4h 11m.
What companies run services between Rotterdam Airport (RTM), Netherlands and Bruges, Belgium?
You can take a bus from Rotterdam, Rotterdam Airport to Bruges via Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal, Rotterdam Centraal, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Bruges twice daily. Tickets cost €16–28 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €16–75
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Vlissingen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–30
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- delijn.be
Bus from Breskens Veerhaven to Brugge Hoefijzer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
- Phone
- +31 900 266 63 99
- Website
- connexxion.nl
Bus from Breskens Veerhaven to Brugge Hoefijzer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.connexxion.nl/en/
- Phone
- +31 (0)850401800
- [email protected]
- Website
- westerscheldeferry.nl
Ferry from Vlissingen, Westerhavenweg to Breskens, Veerhaven
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5
- Website
- https://www.westerscheldeferry.nl/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Rotterdam-RTM to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Bruges bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bruges station.
Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Bruges train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Bruges is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Bruges.
There are 4869+ hotels available in Bruges.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rotterdam Airport (RTM) and Bruges. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.