What is the cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Bruges?

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Bruges is to bus which costs €90 - €160 and takes 16h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Bruges?

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Bruges is to train and fly which takes 5h 5m and costs €110 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Bruges?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Bruges Centre via Brussels-North train station, Meca and Gambetta Mériadeck. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Bruges?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Bruges Gironde via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Bruges?

The distance between Rotterdam and Bruges is 1016 km. The road distance is 988.8 km.

How do I travel from Rotterdam to Bruges without a car?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Bruges without a car is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs €230 - €430.

How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Bruges?

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Rotterdam to Bruges, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Bruges bus from?

Rotterdam to Bruges bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Bruges train from?

Rotterdam to Bruges train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train, bus or fly from Rotterdam to Bruges?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Bruges is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs €230 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €160 and takes 16h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €700 and takes 5h 53m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Bruges bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Bruges bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Bruges train arrive?

Rotterdam to Bruges train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Bruges?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Bruges is 989 km. It takes approximately 9h 59m to drive from Rotterdam to Bruges.

How do I get a train ticket from Rotterdam to Bruges?

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Where can I stay near Bruges?

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Rotterdam to Bruges - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Rotterdam to Bruges by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
6h 47m
€235–426
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Brussels-North train stationbus 813 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N743 / ...
16h 40m
€91–154
Drive 988.8 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Brugescar 988.8 km
9h 59m
€177–256
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane AMS - BOD
5h 5m
€119–283
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuidtrain EuroCity / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 55m
€100–187
Fly Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport, train
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport (EGC)plane RTM - EGC
2. Take the train from Bergerac to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
5h 9m
€278–641
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BRU - BOD
6h 17m
€94–252
Fly Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane RTM - BOD
5h 53m
€135–654

Rotterdam to Bruges by train, foot, and bus

189Weekly Services

6h 47mAverage Duration

€235Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,016 km
Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Bruges, France?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bruges Gironde via Paris Nord, Gare de l'Est, Gare Montparnasse, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Bruges Centre via Brussels-North train station, Bordeaux, Meca, and Gambetta Mériadeck in around 16h 40m.

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