- Must visit
Groeningemuseum
Bruges’ leading fine-arts museum, known for Flemish Primitives including works by Jan van Eyck and Hans Memling.
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 33 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
700 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Calais to Bruges is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Calais to Bruges will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 2 buses that leave Calais for Bruges on Thu, Jun 04, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct buses cover the 700 km distance in an average of 1 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest buses will take 1 h 35 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.




Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Calais to Bruges among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $238.
Distance: 434 miles (700 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $395 Average price | $162 Average price | $139 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 21m Average total duration 11h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 38m Average total duration 7h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Calais to Bruges:
A bus is $149 (€121) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Calais to Bruges costing on average $162 (€131).
A bus is $382 (€309) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Calais to Bruges costing on average $395 (€319).
Other travel options to Bruges take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 8m.
Flight takes on average 11h 21m.
You'll arrive about 6h 23m sooner (1h 33m by bus vs 7h 56m by car) and save roughly $127 (€103) compared to fuel and tolls ($12 (€10) vs $139 (€113)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
The table below shows live departures for Calais to Bruges buses for tomorrow, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:30 AM Calais | 1h30 | 4:00 AM Bruges (station Brugge) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:20 PM Calais | 1h35 | 5:55 PM Bruges (station Brugge) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Calais to Bruges run on average 1 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:30, the last at 16:20. The fastest bus covers the 434 miles (700 km) distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 434 miles (700 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 2:30 AM |
Last bus 4:20 PM |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Bruges’ leading fine-arts museum, known for Flemish Primitives including works by Jan van Eyck and Hans Memling.
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Historic civic square with major landmarks including the Basilica of the Holy Blood and the City Hall.
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