4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Brussels to Bruges
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$15
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 19 m
Buses per day
4
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 $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 4 buses that leave Brussels for Bruges on Wed, Nov 26, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 26 the direct buses cover the 88 km distance in an average of 1 h 19 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Wed, Nov 26 the slowest buses will take 1 h 45 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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Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Brussels to Bruges
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Bruges among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 54 miles (88 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€18 Average price Cheapest | €20 Average price |
2h 6m Average total duration 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Brussels to Bruges Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Live departures
Brussels to Bruges bus times
The table below shows live departures for Brussels to Bruges buses for today, Tuesday, November 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Flibco | 6:00 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 2h05 | 8:05 AM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 8:30 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 2h00 | 10:30 AM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 9:45 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 2h00 | 11:45 AM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 11:15 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 2h00 | 1:15 PM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 12:30 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 2h05 | 2:35 PM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 2:00 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 2h15 | 4:15 PM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 4:15 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 2h15 | 6:30 PM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 5:45 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 2h00 | 7:45 PM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 7:15 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 1h50 | 9:05 PM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 8:45 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 1h50 | 10:35 PM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 10:30 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 1h50 | 12:20 AM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Brussels to Bruges
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Buses from Brussels to Bruges run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 6 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 40m.
Distance 54 miles (88 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 1h 40m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Brussels to Bruges start from as low as $10 (€8) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $22 (€18) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 6 daily trains from Brussels to Bruges with 6 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 1h 40m but the average duration is 1h 36m
Train Operators
- Travel from Brussels to Bruges with FlixBus, flibco, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, and Flibco
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is FlixBus.
Stations & Schedule
- Most trains depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
- First train typically departs at 12:30 AM and the last at 11:30 PM
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Flibco from Brussels to BrugesYou can travel by bus between Brussels to Bruges with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Flibco for as low as $10 (€8). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Brussels to 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.
Which buses go from Brussels to Bruges?
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.
How long is the bus from Brussels to Bruges?
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.
How many buses are there from Brussels to Bruges?
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.
Where do buses from Brussels to Bruges depart from and arrive at?
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.
FAQs: Bus from Brussels to Bruges
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.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Bruxelles, Gare du Nord, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Flibco International
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible buses with wheelchair lifts.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Belfry of Bruges, a medieval bell tower offering panoramic views of the city
- Basilica of the Holy Blood, a historic church housing a revered relic of Christ's blood
- Markt Square, the bustling central square surrounded by iconic buildings and cafes
- Groeningemuseum, an art museum showcasing Flemish and Belgian masterpieces
- Minnewater Park, a serene park known for its picturesque lake and romantic ambiance.
- Canal Tour, explore Bruges' picturesque canals on a guided boat tour
- Chocolate Tasting Tour, indulge in Belgium's famous chocolates at various local shops
- Brewery Visit, discover the brewing process and taste local Belgian beers
- Horse-drawn Carriage Ride, enjoy a leisurely ride through the cobbled streets of Bruges
- Lace Center, learn about the traditional craft of lace-making in Bruges.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Flibco International
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Brussels to Bruges, follow these tips:
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- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Flibco International
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Flibco International
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
- Flibco International
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets may be transported in the luggage compartment.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets may require a separate ticket.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Brussels to Bruges
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Noord (in the station)
- Quick Brussels Noord (in the station)
- Le Pain Quotidien (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 14, 57, 58 Metro: 2, 6 Train: IC, S1, S2
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Midi (in the station)
- Belgian Bites (in the station)
- Fritland Express (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 27, 49, 50, 78 Metro: 2, 6 Train: IC, S, Thalys, Eurostar
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 272, 471 Train: IC, S2, S4
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:30-22:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: A, 68 Train: IC
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