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Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Major fine arts complex covering Old Masters, Magritte, and modern collections. One of the city's most important museum visits for art lovers.
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$33
Fastest journey
1 h 24 m
Average duration
1 h 25 m
Trains per day
48
Distance
95 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bruges station to Brussels Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bruges station to Brussels Airport will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 48 trains that leave Bruges station for Brussels Airport on Thu, Jun 11, 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 11 the direct trains cover the 95 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 24 m .
On Thu, Jun 11 the slowest trains will take 1 h 25 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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514 · 3715
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2807Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bruges station to Brussels Airport 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 train which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 59 miles (95 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$34 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bruges station to Brussels Airport:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bruges station to Brussels Airport costing on average $34 (€28).
Other travel options to Brussels Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 43m.
Tickets start at around $34 (€28) compared to roughly $22 (€18) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-11.56 (€-9.40). The journey takes 1h 30m versus 1h 15m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Bruges station to Brussels Airport trains for today, Wednesday, June 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2804 | 5:11 AM Bruges station | 1h25 | 6:36 AM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
1505 · 2205 | 5:30 AM Bruges station | 1h33 | 7:03 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
7001 · 3706 | 5:57 AM Bruges station | 1h35 | 7:32 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
2805 | 6:11 AM Bruges station | 1h25 | 7:36 AM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2305 | 6:16 AM Bruges station | 2h31 | 8:47 AM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
1506 · 2206 | 6:30 AM Bruges station | 1h33 | 8:03 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
506 · 3707 | 6:59 AM Bruges station | 1h33 | 8:32 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
2806 | 7:11 AM Bruges station | 1h25 | 8:36 AM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
1507 · 2207 | 7:34 AM Bruges station | 1h29 | 9:03 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
507 · 3708 | 7:58 AM Bruges station | 1h33 | 9:31 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
2807 | 8:11 AM Bruges station | 1h25 | 9:36 AM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2307 | 8:16 AM Bruges station | 2h31 | 10:47 AM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
1508 · 2208 | 8:30 AM Bruges station | 1h33 | 10:03 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
508 · 3709 | 8:58 AM Bruges station | 1h33 | 10:31 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
2808 | 9:11 AM Bruges station | 1h25 | 10:36 AM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2308 | 9:16 AM Bruges station | 2h31 | 11:47 AM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
1509 · 2209 | 9:30 AM Bruges station | 1h33 | 11:03 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
509 · 3710 | 9:58 AM Bruges station | 1h33 | 11:31 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
2809 | 10:11 AM Bruges station | 1h25 | 11:36 AM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2309 | 10:16 AM Bruges station | 2h31 | 12:47 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
1510 · 2210 | 10:30 AM Bruges station | 1h33 | 12:03 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
510 · 3711 | 10:58 AM Bruges station | 1h33 | 12:31 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
2810 | 11:11 AM Bruges station | 1h25 | 12:36 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
2310 | 11:16 AM Bruges station | 2h31 | 1:47 PM Brussels National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
1511 · 2211 | 11:30 AM Bruges station | 1h33 | 1:03 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
511 · 3712 | 11:58 AM Bruges station | 1h33 | 1:31 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Bruges station to Brussels Airport run on average 18 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:05, the last at 19:11. The fastest train covers the 59 miles (95 km) distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 59 miles (95 km) |
Average train duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 1h 25m |
First train 6:05 AM |
Last train 7:11 PM |
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Major fine arts complex covering Old Masters, Magritte, and modern collections. One of the city's most important museum visits for art lovers.
Dedicated to René Magritte with a substantial collection of works and archives. A signature Brussels museum and especially popular with first-time visitors.
Large transport museum in Cinquantenaire Park with classic cars, Belgian motoring history, and rotating exhibitions. A strong museum choice for a layover trip into Brussels.
Landscaped cultural hill linking the upper and lower city, known for gardens, museums, and one of Brussels' classic skyline viewpoints.
Historic covered shopping arcade with elegant glass roofing and a very photogenic interior. Popular for architecture, strolling, and social-media shots.
Elegant square known for antiques, architecture, and an upscale historic atmosphere. A pleasant area for walking between central landmarks.
Belgium’s classic pairing of mussels and fries, often cooked with white wine, celery, and herbs. It is one of the country’s most iconic traditional meals.
A rich Flemish beef and onion stew slowly braised with Belgian beer. It is a comforting regional specialty with deep, sweet-savory flavor.
A traditional Brussels-style mash of potatoes with vegetables such as carrots, leeks, or spinach. It is a simple, hearty local comfort dish.
Historic Brussels brewery and tasting venue known for traditional lambic and gueuze beers. Atmospheric and deeply rooted in local brewing heritage.
One of Brussels’ most famous fine-dining restaurants, celebrated for refined Belgian and French cuisine in an elegant historic setting.
Well-known traditional eatery serving generous Belgian comfort food such as carbonnade and stoemp. Casual atmosphere with strong local character.
Airport prices are higher than in central Brussels. Coffee, snacks, and sit-down meals usually cost more than city averages.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 for good service is appreciated but not expected. Taxis can be rounded up.
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