- Must visit
Groeningemuseum
The city’s main fine arts museum, best known for Flemish Primitives including Jan van Eyck and Hans Memling. A top stop for understanding Bruges’ artistic importance.
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
1 h 26 m
Average duration
1 h 26 m
Trains per day
117
Distance
94 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zaventem to Bruges is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zaventem to Bruges will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 117 trains that leave Zaventem for Bruges on Tue, May 26, 28 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct trains cover the 94 km distance in an average of 1 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 26 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest trains will take 1 h 26 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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1930 · 1530
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533
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2830Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zaventem 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 35m. 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 $9, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 58 miles (94 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 18m Average total duration 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zaventem to Bruges:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaventem to Bruges costing on average $23 (€18).
Other travel options to Bruges take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 48m.
Tickets start at around $23 (€18) compared to roughly $21 (€17) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-1.22 (€-0.98). The journey takes 1h 48m versus 1h 16m 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 Zaventem to Bruges trains for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2830 | 8:24 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h26 | 9:50 AM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3729 · 530 | 8:30 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h29 | 9:59 AM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
1930 · 1530 | 8:48 AM Zaventem station | 1h38 | 10:26 AM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
1930 · 1530+ 580 | 8:48 AM Zaventem station | 1h50 | 10:38 AM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2 transfers | |
2230 · 1530 | 8:57 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h29 | 10:26 AM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
2831 | 9:24 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h26 | 10:50 AM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3730+ 18202 | 9:30 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h21 | 10:51 AM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
1931 · 1531 | 9:48 AM Zaventem station | 1h38 | 11:26 AM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
1931 · 1531+ 581 | 9:48 AM Zaventem station | 1h50 | 11:38 AM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2 transfers | |
2231 · 1531 | 9:57 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h29 | 11:26 AM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
2832 | 10:24 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h26 | 11:50 AM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3731 · 532 | 10:30 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h29 | 11:59 AM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
1932 · 1532 | 10:48 AM Zaventem station | 1h38 | 12:26 PM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
1932 · 1532+ 582 | 10:48 AM Zaventem station | 1h50 | 12:38 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2 transfers | |
2232 · 1532 | 10:57 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h29 | 12:26 PM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
2833 | 11:24 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h26 | 12:50 PM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3732 · 533 | 11:30 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h29 | 12:59 PM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
1933 · 1533+ 583 | 11:48 AM Zaventem station | 1h50 | 1:38 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2 transfers | |
1933 · 1533 | 11:48 AM Zaventem station | 1h38 | 1:26 PM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
2233 · 1533 | 11:57 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h29 | 1:26 PM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
2834 | 12:24 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h26 | 1:50 PM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3733 · 534 | 12:30 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h29 | 1:59 PM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
1934 · 1534+ 584 | 12:48 PM Zaventem station | 1h50 | 2:38 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2 transfers | |
1934 · 1534 | 12:48 PM Zaventem station | 1h38 | 2:26 PM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
2234 · 1534 | 12:57 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h29 | 2:26 PM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
2835 | 1:24 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h26 | 2:50 PM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3734 · 535 | 1:30 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h29 | 2:59 PM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
1935 · 1535+ 585 | 1:48 PM Zaventem station | 1h50 | 3:38 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2 transfers | |
1935 · 1535 | 1:48 PM Zaventem station | 1h38 | 3:26 PM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
2235 · 1535 | 1:57 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h29 | 3:26 PM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
2836 | 2:24 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h26 | 3:50 PM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3735+ 18207 | 2:30 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h22 | 3:52 PM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
1936 · 1536+ 586 | 2:48 PM Zaventem station | 1h50 | 4:38 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2 transfers | |
1936 · 1536 | 2:48 PM Zaventem station | 1h38 | 4:26 PM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
2236 · 1536 | 2:57 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h29 | 4:26 PM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
2837 | 3:24 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h26 | 4:50 PM Bruges station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3736 · 537 | 3:30 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h29 | 4:59 PM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
1937 · 1537 | 3:48 PM Zaventem station | 1h38 | 5:26 PM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
1937 · 1537+ 587 | 3:48 PM Zaventem station | 1h50 | 5:38 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2 transfers | |
2237 · 1537 | 3:57 PM Brussels National Airport | 1h29 | 5:26 PM Bruges station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Zaventem to Bruges run on average 30 times per day, taking around 1h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 58 miles (94 km) distance in 1h 26m.
Distance 58 miles (94 km) |
Average train duration 1h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Trains per day 30 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 26m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 49 days |
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The city’s main fine arts museum, best known for Flemish Primitives including Jan van Eyck and Hans Memling. A top stop for understanding Bruges’ artistic importance.
An immersive museum experience on the Markt that recreates medieval Bruges with multimedia rooms and panoramic views. Popular with first-time visitors.
A former medieval hospital displaying medical history, archives, and works by Hans Memling. It combines art, heritage, and architecture in one site.
Bruges’ central market square, surrounded by colorful guild houses and major landmarks. It is the city’s main gathering point and first stop for most visitors.
A compact historic square lined with civic and religious monuments including the Basilica of the Holy Blood and City Hall. It is essential for Bruges’ medieval core.
The city’s most photographed canal-side viewpoint, famous for postcard-perfect reflections and towers. It is a classic social media favorite.
Mussels steamed with white wine, celery, and herbs, served with Belgian fries. A classic Belgian meal widely enjoyed in Bruges.
Traditional Flemish beef stew slowly cooked with dark Belgian beer, onions, and mustard. Rich, sweet-savory, and deeply associated with Flanders.
A creamy Flemish stew, usually made with chicken or fish and vegetables. Comforting and historic, it is a hallmark of regional cuisine.
Michelin-recognized fine dining restaurant offering seasonal tasting menus with polished service in an intimate setting.
Established bistro near the center serving refined Belgian cuisine in an elegant but approachable setting.
Classic Bruges brasserie appreciated for Belgian comfort food, careful cooking, and a cozy old-town atmosphere.
Prices are moderate by Western European standards. Hotels in peak season can be pricey, but casual dining and local transport are manageable.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated. Round up for taxis.
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