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

The cheapest way to get from Venlo to Bruges is to train and bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Venlo to Bruges is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Venlo and Bruges?

No, there is no direct bus from Venlo station to Bruges. However, there are services departing from [Venlo] Busstation, Stationsplein and arriving at Bruges via Eindhoven Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Venlo and Bruges?

No, there is no direct train from Venlo to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Blerick and arriving at Bruges via Eindhoven Centraal, Breda and Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Venlo to Bruges?

The distance between Venlo and Bruges is 268 km. The road distance is 225.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Venlo to Bruges without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs €35 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Venlo to Bruges, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Venlo to Bruges bus from?

Venlo to Bruges bus services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from [Venlo] Busstation, Stationsplein.

Where do I catch the Venlo to Bruges train from?

Venlo to Bruges train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Blerick station.

Train or bus from Venlo to Bruges?

The best way to get from Venlo to Bruges is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs €35 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 48m.

Where does the Venlo to Bruges bus arrive?

Venlo to Bruges bus services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at [Eindhoven Centraal] Taxistandplaats, Kennedyplein station.

Where does the Venlo to Bruges train arrive?

Venlo to Bruges train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Eindhoven Centraal station.

Can I drive from Venlo to Bruges?

Yes, the driving distance between Venlo to Bruges is 226 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Venlo to Bruges.

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

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Where can I stay near Bruges?

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Venlo to Bruges - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Venlo to Bruges by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Blerick to Eindhoven Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Bredatrain
3. Take the train from Breda to Anvers-Centraltrain Ec / ...
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Brugestrain Ic / ...
4h 17m
€35–69
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Venlo to Eindhoven Centraaltrain
2. Take the bus from Turnhout Station perron 5 to Antwerpen Centraal Station perron 3bus X41 / ...
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Brugestrain Ic / ...
6h 8m
€37–55
Drive 225.6 km
1. Drive from Venlo to Brugescar 225.6 km
2h 33m
€42–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from [Venlo] Busstation, Stationsplein to [Eindhoven Centraal] Taxistandplaats, Kennedypleinbus Snelbus ipv trein
2. Take the bus from Eindhoven Station to Brugesbus B840
6h 48m

Venlo to Bruges by train

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Distance: 268.1 km
Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Venlo, Netherlands and Bruges, Belgium?

You can take a train from Blerick to Bruges via Eindhoven Centraal, Breda, and Anvers-Central in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from [Venlo] Busstation, Stationsplein to Bruges via [Eindhoven Centraal] Taxistandplaats, Kennedyplein and Eindhoven Station in around 6h 48m.

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