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Groeningemuseum
Bruges’ premier fine arts museum, showcasing Flemish Primitives and later Belgian masters in a major historic collection.
Cheapest price on Oct 09
$7
Average ticket price on Oct 09
$27
Fastest journey on Oct 09
1 h 40 m
Average journey duration on Oct 09
1 h 50 m
Buses on Oct 09
15
Distance
88 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Brussels to Bruges is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels to Bruges will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
On Fri, Oct 09, we found 15 buses from Brussels to Bruges, including 14 direct services.
On Fri, Oct 09 the direct buses cover the 88 km distance in an average of 1 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
On Fri, Oct 09 the slowest buses will take 1 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlibcoBuses from Brussels to Bruges run on average 14 times per day, taking around 2h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 13 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 54 miles (88 km) distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 54 miles (88 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Best time to book 84 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
The table below shows live departures for Brussels to Bruges buses for today, Thursday, October 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Flibco | 9:15 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 2h00 | 11:15 AM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 10:30 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 2h00 | 12:30 PM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 12:00 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 2h00 | 2:00 PM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 1:15 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 2h00 | 3:15 PM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:05 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 1h40 | 3:45 PM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 2:45 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 2h05 | 4:50 PM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 5:15 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 2h05 | 7:20 PM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 7:00 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 1h55 | 8:55 PM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 8:15 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 1h55 | 10:10 PM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, October 9 | |||||
Flibco | 12:30 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 1h55 | 2:25 AM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 5:30 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 1h55 | 7:25 AM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 7:30 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 2h10 | 9:40 AM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 1h45 | 9:15 AM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Discover the best of Bruges — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bruges trip today.
Bruges’ premier fine arts museum, showcasing Flemish Primitives and later Belgian masters in a major historic collection.
A medieval hospital museum with Memling masterpieces, historic infirmary rooms, and religious art in a unique heritage setting.
Bruges’ city history museum uses multimedia and artifacts to explain medieval trade, daily life, and urban development.
Bruges’ most famous canal-side viewpoint, beloved for postcard views of gabled houses and passing boats.
Elegant square on a canal near the Beguinage, known for white swans, horse-drawn carriages, and classic Bruges scenery.
Peaceful UNESCO-listed beguinage with white houses, quiet lanes, and a contemplative atmosphere near the city center.
Flemish beef stew slowly braised with dark Belgian beer. A classic comfort dish in Bruges, often served with fries and rich, slightly sweet gravy.
Mussels cooked with white wine, celery, onion, or beer. A Belgian staple widely enjoyed in Bruges, especially with fries as moules-frites.
Crisp twice-fried Belgian fries, traditionally served with mayonnaise. Bruges is known for excellent frituurs and fries are central to local everyday eating.
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant by Canal Groenerei, known for elegant Belgian tasting menus and polished service.
Well-regarded fine dining restaurant offering creative seasonal cuisine in an intimate, elegant Bruges townhouse.
Historic brewery and brasserie serving Brugse Zot beers and Belgian classics in a lively central setting.
Moderate for Belgium. Hotels in central Bruges are often pricey, but dining and local buses are manageable versus larger Western European tourist cities.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated. Taxis can be rounded up; cafes may get small change.
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Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West -> Markt, Bruges
The Brussels-Bruges route has daily direct connections of 80 minutes on board buses equipped with the latest technology. Passengers will have electricity sockets for mobile devices, free wifi connection with 4G speed and large armchairs with additional legroom.
Brussels Bruges buses are managed by the German transport company Flixbus. In addition to offering a high level of comfort and safety on all its routes, this Munich-based company allows for more sustainable and economical travel. Along with free wifi access and availability of on-board plugs, travelers can enjoy a wide range of snacks and beverages at affordable prices.
The shortest bus journeys in Brussels Bruges last 1 hour and 20 minutes. The longest routes have an approximate duration of between 1 hour and 50 minutes and 2 hours. Each passenger may carry one 20 kg suitcase and one piece of hand luggage whose maximum weight does not exceed 7 kg free of charge.
From Monday to Sunday there are up to 8 connections a day between the Belgian capital and Bruges. This daily bus frequency usually remains unchanged throughout the year, including holidays and weekends. All links on this busy route are direct and have few intermediate stops.
Brussels Station-Gare du Nord: Buses to Bruges depart from the main Brussels train station, Gare du Nord. It is located in the financial district of Quartier Nord and communicates with other urban areas by subway lines 6 and 2. Inside the railway terminal there is a supermarket, shopping mall, free access to wifi, lockers and ATMs.
Bruges Station-Bargeplein: is located in Bargeplein square, a short distance from the historical centre of Bruges. This is a public space with an open structure and equipped only with a canopy. On the other side of the square are the public toilets open 24 hours a day. From here there are several city bus lines of the company De Lijn that run through the city from end to end.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels to Bruges by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bruges, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Brussels to Bruges buses use the Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) to Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West station pair. Use this guide to compare Brussels and Bruges bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) is 6 km from Brussels city centre. Public transport options include:
Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes).
Available at Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes): Elevators, ramps.
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) is 2 km from Brussels city centre. Public transport options include:
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Midi (in the station), Belgian Bites (in the station), Fritland Express (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.
Ticket office support is available at Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
Available at Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi): Elevators, ramps.
Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) is 1 km from Brussels city centre. Public transport options include:
Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas.
Ticket office support is available at Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16).
Available at Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16): Elevators, ramps.
Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West is 1 km from Bruges city centre. Public transport options include:
Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West. ATMs are available at Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West.
Ticket office support is available at Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West.
Available at Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West: Station is accessible with ramps and guidance.
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