The cheapest and fastest trains from Bruges to Brussels
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
54 m
Average duration
55 m
Trains per day
60
Distance
88 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bruges to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bruges to Brussels will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 60 trains that leave Bruges for Brussels on Wed, Dec 03, 48 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Dec 03 the direct trains cover the 88 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 54 m .
On Wed, Dec 03 the slowest trains will take 58 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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Compare train and bus for Bruges to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bruges to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. 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 €7, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 54 miles (88 km)
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1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Bruges to Brussels train times
The table below shows live departures for Bruges to Brussels trains for today, Tuesday, December 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2807 | 7:11 AM Bruges station | 1h06 | 8:17 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
2807 | 7:11 AM Bruges station | 0h59 | 8:10 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
2807 | 7:11 AM Bruges station | 1h11 | 8:22 AM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
2307 | 7:16 AM Bruges station | 2h11 | 9:27 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
2307 | 7:16 AM Bruges station | 2h16 | 9:32 AM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
2307 | 7:16 AM Bruges station | 2h04 | 9:20 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
1808 · 408 | 7:25 AM Bruges station | 1h12 | 8:37 AM Brussels-North | 1 transfer | |
1808 · 408 | 7:25 AM Bruges station | 0h59 | 8:24 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
1808 · 408 | 7:25 AM Bruges station | 1h07 | 8:32 AM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
1508 | 7:30 AM Bruges station | 1h10 | 8:40 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
1508 | 7:30 AM Bruges station | 1h15 | 8:45 AM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
1508 | 7:30 AM Bruges station | 0h58 | 8:28 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
508 | 7:58 AM Bruges station | 0h54 | 8:52 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
508 | 7:58 AM Bruges station | 1h07 | 9:05 AM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
508 | 7:58 AM Bruges station | 1h02 | 9:00 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
2808 | 8:11 AM Bruges station | 1h06 | 9:17 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
2808 | 8:11 AM Bruges station | 0h58 | 9:09 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
2808 | 8:11 AM Bruges station | 1h11 | 9:22 AM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
2308 | 8:16 AM Bruges station | 2h04 | 10:20 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
2308 | 8:16 AM Bruges station | 2h11 | 10:27 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
2308 | 8:16 AM Bruges station | 2h16 | 10:32 AM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
1809 · 409 | 8:25 AM Bruges station | 1h07 | 9:32 AM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
1809 · 409 | 8:25 AM Bruges station | 0h59 | 9:24 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
1809 · 409 | 8:25 AM Bruges station | 1h12 | 9:37 AM Brussels-North | 1 transfer | |
1509 | 8:30 AM Bruges station | 1h11 | 9:41 AM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
1509 | 8:30 AM Bruges station | 0h58 | 9:28 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
1509 | 8:30 AM Bruges station | 1h06 | 9:36 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
509 | 8:58 AM Bruges station | 1h02 | 10:00 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
509 | 8:58 AM Bruges station | 1h07 | 10:05 AM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
509 | 8:58 AM Bruges station | 0h54 | 9:52 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
2809 | 9:11 AM Bruges station | 1h06 | 10:17 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
2809 | 9:11 AM Bruges station | 1h11 | 10:22 AM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
2809 | 9:11 AM Bruges station | 0h58 | 10:09 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
2309 | 9:16 AM Bruges station | 2h04 | 11:20 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
2309 | 9:16 AM Bruges station | 2h16 | 11:32 AM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
2309 | 9:16 AM Bruges station | 2h11 | 11:27 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
1810 · 410 | 9:25 AM Bruges station | 1h12 | 10:37 AM Brussels-North | 1 transfer | |
1810 · 410 | 9:25 AM Bruges station | 0h59 | 10:24 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
1810 · 410 | 9:25 AM Bruges station | 1h07 | 10:32 AM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
1510 | 9:30 AM Bruges station | 1h10 | 10:40 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
1510 | 9:30 AM Bruges station | 0h58 | 10:28 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
1510 | 9:30 AM Bruges station | 1h15 | 10:45 AM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
510 | 9:58 AM Bruges station | 1h07 | 11:05 AM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
510 | 9:58 AM Bruges station | 0h54 | 10:52 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
510 | 9:58 AM Bruges station | 1h02 | 11:00 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
2810 | 10:11 AM Bruges station | 1h06 | 11:17 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
2810 | 10:11 AM Bruges station | 0h58 | 11:09 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
2810 | 10:11 AM Bruges station | 1h11 | 11:22 AM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
2310 | 10:16 AM Bruges station | 2h16 | 12:32 PM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
2310 | 10:16 AM Bruges station | 2h11 | 12:27 PM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
2310 | 10:16 AM Bruges station | 2h04 | 12:20 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
1811 · 411 | 10:25 AM Bruges station | 1h07 | 11:32 AM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
1811 · 411 | 10:25 AM Bruges station | 0h59 | 11:24 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
1811 · 411 | 10:25 AM Bruges station | 1h12 | 11:37 AM Brussels-North | 1 transfer | |
1511 | 10:30 AM Bruges station | 1h15 | 11:45 AM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
1511 | 10:30 AM Bruges station | 0h58 | 11:28 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
1511 | 10:30 AM Bruges station | 1h10 | 11:40 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
511 | 10:58 AM Bruges station | 0h54 | 11:52 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
511 | 10:58 AM Bruges station | 1h02 | 12:00 PM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
511 | 10:58 AM Bruges station | 1h07 | 12:05 PM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bruges to Brussels
Trains from Bruges to Brussels run on average 17 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 54 miles (88 km) distance in 52m.
Distance 54 miles (88 km) |
Average train duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 52m |
First train 00:06 |
Last train 23:54 |
Train companies: PKP Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB from Bruges to Brussels trainsPKP Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB trains will get you between Bruges and Brussels from $9 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
SNCB
Traveling by train from Bruges to Brussels
The train connection between Bruges and Brussels is efficient and convenient, making it easy for travelers to explore these two beautiful cities in Belgium. The journey typically takes around 1 hour, with frequent services provided by Intercity trains operated by BSB. Whether you're heading to the historic sites of Bruges or the vibrant culture of Brussels, this rail link offers a comfortable way to travel between them.
Train Connection: Bruges to Brussels
The train connection from Bruges to Brussels takes approximately 52 minutes and offers around 43 direct connections per day. Passengers will depart from Brugge and arrive at either Bruxelles-Central or Brussels-Luxembourg.
Bruges to Brussels Train Connection
The first daily train from Bruges to Brussels departs at 06:05, providing an early start for travelers looking to explore the vibrant capital. The last journey of the day leaves at 21:24, allowing visitors ample time to enjoy a full day in either city before returning.
Train Tickets Price for Bruges to Brussels
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection from Bruges to Brussels is €20. The average ticket price typically hovers around €22, making it a convenient and affordable option for travelers looking to explore these beautiful Belgian cities.
Exploring the Wonders of Brussels
The Atomium, constructed for the 1958 Brussels World's Fair, stands as a symbol of modern architecture and innovation. Its unique design represents an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times, offering visitors breathtaking panoramic views of the city from its spheres. As you explore this iconic structure, you'll discover exhibitions that celebrate science and technology while immersing yourself in Belgium's rich cultural heritage.
Manneken Pis is not just a quirky statue; it embodies the irreverent spirit of Brussels with its playful depiction of a little boy urinating into a fountain. Dating back to the early 17th century, this beloved landmark has become an emblematic figure representing freedom and humor in Belgian culture. Be sure to check out his wardrobe changes throughout the year—this mischievous character dons various costumes during festivals that reflect local traditions.
Grand Place is often hailed as one of Europe's most beautiful squares due to its stunning Gothic architecture and vibrant atmosphere. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site, it serves as both historical heart and social hub where locals gather for events like flower carpet displays or Christmas markets. As you stroll through this magnificent square surrounded by ornate guildhalls and Town Hall spires, take time to appreciate how centuries-old craftsmanship continues to captivate visitors today.
FAQs: Trains from Bruges to Brussels
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bruges to Brussels by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Brussels, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bruges to Brussels
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 21:30
- Sat - Sun: 06:00 - 21:30
- Luggage lockers are located near the entrance inside the main station.
- Starbucks
- Leonidas
- Deliway Brugge Station
- EXKi
- De Kantine
- Zest Fresh Juice Bar
- FavouRRs
- Facilities include elevators and escalators to platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, barrier-free toilets and accessible parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Bruges
- ibis budget Brugge Centrum Station
- Hotel NH Brugge
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 21:30
- Sat - Sun: 06:00 - 21:30
- Located inside the corridor leading away from the platforms and towards the central exit.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 23, 25, 43, 62, 63, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 96, 98, P1, P4, P5
- Train lines: IC (01, 02, 03, 23, 23A, 32), L 02
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- The station is small with basic facilities, primarily serving local and regional routes.
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available via Rue du Progrès.
- Chabrol Brasserie
- Winok Café
- Félix Wine Bar
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel Progress
- Hilton Brussels City
- Hotel Siru
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platform 7-12 for regional and local trains
- Metro: Line 3, Line 4
- Tram: Line 25, Line 55
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in Starbucks.
- Luggage lockers are located on Level 0 near Platforms 1 and 2.
- Starbucks
- Brasserie 28 Brewery
- Panos
- Delitraiteur Eat & Go
- Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with limited mobility: elevators and escalators to platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, barrier-free toilets and accessible parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
- Hilton Brussels Grand Palace
- Hotel NH Brussels Carrefour de l'Europe
- Hôtel The Moon
- Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00
- Travel Center / information desk is located on the left side from the main entrance.
- Metro lines: 1, 5
- Train lines: IC, Intercity Direct 9200, RER (S1, S2, S3, S6, S8, S10)
- Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 21:30
- Wi-Fi is available for a fee.
- Baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge.
- Pullman Hotel Bar
- Quick Gare du Midi
- Subway
- EXKi Zuid
- Starbucks
- Häagen-Dazs
- Sbarro
- The Coffee Club
- The Belgian Chocolate House
- PAUL
- & many more
- Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
- Les Lofts De Styliste
- Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi
- Pullman Brussels Centre Midi
- Located in the main concourse and next to the international platforms.
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Rue de Trèves.
- The Twelve
- Le Grand Central
- Outside the main entrance.
- €0.50
- Thon Hotel EU
- Aloft Brussels Schuman
- Sofitel Brussels Europe
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Luxembourg, France, and Germany
- Hall 2: access to European Parliament
- Metro: Line 1, Line 5
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 81
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby, with several public parking options in the European Quarter.
- The Twelve
- Kafenio
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Holiday Inn Brussels - Schuman
- Aloft Brussels Schuman
- Sofitel Brussels Europe
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to local, regional, and international destinations
- Hall 2: metro and bus connections
- Metro: Line 1, Line 5
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 81
- Friture Pitta De La Chapelle
- Les Brigittines
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- Free of charge
- Metro: Line 3, Line 4
- Tram: Line 51
- Bus: Several lines available
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