How to travel from Paris to Bruges

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Paris to Bruges

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Bruges among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $47 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, while a flight costs an average of $183.

Distance: 308 miles (496 km)

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Driving

$95

Average price

$47

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Cheapest

$183

Average price

$134

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(fuel + tolls)

6h 10m

Average total duration

Fastest

5h 40m

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30m

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6h 37m

Average total duration

6h 7m

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30m

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6h 25m

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4h 25m

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5h 48m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

1.5 - 3.0kg

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Air France

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Bruges is a bus with an average price of $47.

This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Bruges:

A bus is $48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Bruges costing on average $95.

A bus is $136 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Bruges costing on average $183.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Bruges is by train with an average journey time of 6h 10m.

Other travel options to Bruges take longer:

Flight takes on average 6h 25m.

Bus takes on average 6h 37m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Paris and Bruges including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Paris to Bruges among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 8m faster (5h 40m by train vs 5h 48m by car) and roughly $39 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($95 vs $134). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Paris to Bruges

How to get from Paris to Bruges by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Paris to Bruges is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8571+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187L42 (866109)
    6:38 AM2h40
    Paris Gare Montparnasse
    9:18 AMBruges station
    $641One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8571+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187L42 (866109)
    6:38 AM2h40
    Paris Gare Montparnasse
    9:18 AMBruges station
    $641One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air FranceAF7432
    9:45 AM1h15
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    11:00 AMBordeaux Mérignac Airport
    $3701One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI12265+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187L42 (866143)
    2:05 PM3h07
    Paris Gare Montparnasse
    5:12 PMBruges station
    $641One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8423+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187L42 (866119)
    8:01 AM3h13
    Paris Gare Montparnasse
    11:14 AMBruges station
    $641One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI12255+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187D51 (866425) · F42 (866015)
    11:10 AM2h51
    Paris Gare Montparnasse
    2:01 PMBruges station
    $641One-way
    2 transfers
  • Infobus0
    12:30 PM8h55
    Paris
    9:25 PMBruges
    $681One-way
    0 transfers
  • Infobus0
    11:40 AM9h45
    Paris
    9:25 PMBruges
    $801One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air FranceAF7364 · AF6134
    9:20 AM4h20
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    1:40 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport
    $3211One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7368 · AF6138
    5:00 PM4h35
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    9:35 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport
    $3211One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7366 · AF6136
    12:35 PM5h05
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    5:40 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport
    $3211One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Paris to Bruges

Travel to Bruges easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Paris to Bruges.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Paris and Bruges including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Bruges is a bus with an average price of $47.

This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Bruges:

A bus is $48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Bruges costing on average $95.

A bus is $136 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Bruges costing on average $183.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Bruges is by train with an average journey time of 6h 10m.

Other travel options to Bruges take longer:

Flight takes on average 6h 25m.

Bus takes on average 6h 37m.

The distance from Paris to Bruges is approximately 308 miles (496 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Bruges is:
  • Around 26 buses per day.
  • Around 14 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Bruges as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Bruges:
  • Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Bordeaux Mérignac Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare Montparnasse and arrive in Bruges station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Bruges, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Bruges by train.
  • Travel with Air France to go to Bruges by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Gipsyy, BlaBlaCar to go to Bruges by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Bruges with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct flights per day with Air France.
  • 25 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Paris to Bruges often also extend their vacation to go to Ghent, Lille, Bordeaux, Brussels, Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bruges and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Bruges to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully enjoy Bruges' charming canals, medieval architecture, and key attractions like the Belfry and the Groeningemuseum, a stay of 2 to 3 days is ideal.

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