- Must visit
Groeningemuseum
The city’s leading fine arts museum, known for Flemish Primitives including works by Jan van Eyck and Hans Memling.
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$16
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 58 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
111 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lille to Bruges is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lille to Bruges will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 6 buses that leave Lille for Bruges on Sat, Jun 20, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 111 km distance in an average of 1 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 2 h 40 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lille to Bruges among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 68 miles (111 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Bruges:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Bruges costing on average $25 (€21).
Other travel options to Bruges take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 55m.
You'll arrive about 40m sooner (1h 23m by bus vs 2h 3m by car) and save roughly $2 (€2) compared to fuel and tolls ($14 (€11) vs $15 (€13)). 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, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
The table below shows live departures for Lille to Bruges buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 10:15 AM Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) | 3h10 | 1:25 PM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 AM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 1h15 | 11:55 AM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 2h05 | 1:35 PM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:55 AM Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) | 2h40 | 2:35 PM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Lille to Bruges run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:55, the last at 21:30. The fastest bus covers the 68 miles (111 km) distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 68 miles (111 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€8) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 2:55 AM |
Last bus 9:30 PM |
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The city’s leading fine arts museum, known for Flemish Primitives including works by Jan van Eyck and Hans Memling.
Museum in a preserved medieval hospital complex with art, medical history, and major works by Hans Memling.
Interactive museum on the Markt that recreates medieval Bruges through multimedia exhibits and city views from the tower.
Bruges’ main market square, surrounded by colorful guild houses and major sights, and the city’s busiest focal point.
Historic square beside the Markt, framed by the Basilica of the Holy Blood and monumental civic buildings.
Romantic park around the Lake of Love, popular for walks, swans, and postcard-style views near the old center.
Mussels steamed with white wine, celery, and herbs, served with fries. A Belgian classic widely enjoyed in Bruges.
Traditional Flemish beef stew slowly cooked with Belgian dark beer, often slightly sweet and deeply rich.
A creamy Belgian stew, usually made with chicken or fish and vegetables. It is a comforting regional specialty.
Established bistro serving refined Belgian cuisine near the center, appreciated for seasonal cooking and intimate atmosphere.
Historic Bruges brewery and restaurant known for Brugse Zot beer, hearty Flemish dishes, and a lively traditional atmosphere.
Well-known beer house and restaurant with an extensive Belgian beer list and classic local dishes in a cozy setting.
Bruges is pricier than many Belgian cities, especially in the historic center. Hotels and tourist restaurants cost more, but bakeries and lunch deals help.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated. Round up taxis; small tips are optional in cafes and bars.
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Most Lille to Bruges buses use the Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) to Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West station pair. Use this guide to compare Lille and Bruges bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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