How to travel from Amsterdam to Bruges

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Travel Information to Bruges from Amsterdam

Distance107 miles (172 km)
Available travel modesBus or train
Ticket price range$14 - $39
Cheapest modeBus • $14 (€12) • 3 h 25 min
Fastest modeTrain • $39 (€35) • 3 h 6 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Eurostar

Take a bus or train to travel 107 miles (172 km) between Amsterdam and Bruges. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Eurostar among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Amsterdam to Bruges.

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from Amsterdam to Bruges

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBusFlixBus
03:10PM5h25
Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
08:35PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
$281One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus1666 · 50579
05:00PM5h55
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
10:55PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
$221One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

NS International | IC Brussel1828+Eurostar9334+PKP Intercity711 · 533
10:15AM2h44
Amsterdam Zuid
12:59PMBruges station
$1461One-way
3 transfers

Other options

Eurocity Direct9520+PKP Intercity709+Regional581
08:04AM3h34
Amsterdam Zuid
11:38AMBruges-St.-Pieters
$801One-way
2 transfers
Eurocity Direct9520+PKP Intercity709 · 531
08:04AM2h55
Amsterdam Zuid
10:59AMBruges station
$801One-way
2 transfers
Eurocity Direct9524+PKP Intercity710 · 532
09:04AM2h55
Amsterdam Zuid
11:59AMBruges station
$921One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:15AM4h20
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
01:35PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
$491One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:00AM4h20
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
03:20PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
$411One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
02:45PM5h50
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
08:35PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
$281One-way
0 transfers

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How to Travel from Amsterdam to Bruges

The only direct, door to door method of traveling from Amsterdam to Bruges is by train. All trains involve transfers at Brussels-Midi train station. Flights also require a transfer, landing at Brussels International Airport, with the onward journey made by train. When airport security and check-in times are taken into account, the fastest method of traveling between the two cities is by train.

Trains from Amsterdam to Bruges | Return trips from Bruges to Amsterdam

Amsterdam to Bruges Travel Comparison

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€69

3:12 h

2 Months Ahead

€189

0:40 h

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What is the best way to travel from Amsterdam to Bruges?

Cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Bruges


Taking the train is the cheapest wat to travel from Amsterdam to Bruges. Trains traveling from Amsterdam to Bruges depart from Amsterdam's Centraal train station and take at least 3:12 h to arrive at Brugge train station. Usually, 5 trains travel from Amsterdam to Bruges per day. All trains traveling from Amsterdam to Bruges are operated by Thalys.


Fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Bruges


Taking a flight from Amsterdam to Bruges only requires 40 minutes of flight time; however, when travel time from Brussels' airport to Bruges is taken into consideration, taking a high-speed Thalys train is actually the fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Bruges. Trains traveling from Amsterdam to Bruges depart from Amsterdam Centraal train station and take just over 3 hours to arrive at Brugge train station. Thalys trains travel from Amsterdam to Bruges 5 times per day. All trains require a transfer at Brussels Midi train station.


Most popular way to travel from Amsterdam to Bruges


Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Amsterdam to Bruges since all flights require a transfer in Brussels. Trains are both significantly cheaper and faster than taking a flight when total travel time is taken into consideration. There are 5 Thalys trains traveling from Amsterdam to Bruges every day. Alternatively, 4 KLM flights travel from Amsterdam to Bruges per day.


How to get from Amsterdam to Bruges

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Amsterdam to Bruges, 81,88% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Amsterdam to Bruges and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam to Bruges.

FAQs

You can get between Amsterdam and Bruges 2 different ways: bus or train.

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Bruges is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $14 (€12) compared to other travel options to Bruges:

Taking a bus costs $25 (€23) less than taking a train, which costs on average $39 (€35) for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Bruges from Amsterdam is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 6 min.

Other travel options to Bruges take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 3 h 25 min of travel time.

The distance from Amsterdam to Bruges is approximately 107 miles (172 km).

The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Bruges is:

  • 1 bus per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Amsterdam to Bruges:

  • Most travelers board their bus from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Amsterdam to Bruges:

  • You can travel to Bruges from Amsterdam by bus with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $14 (€12) with FlixBus from Amsterdam to Bruges.
  • You can travel by train from Amsterdam to Bruges with Eurostar or NS Domestic, and you can find Eurostar Amsterdam to Bruges tickets for $45 (€40) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Bruges with the following travel companies:

  • 1 direct bus per day with FlixBus.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bruges as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Amsterdam to Bruges.

Many of our customers traveling from Amsterdam to Bruges don't make Bruges their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Bruges are Brussels, Paris, Ghent or London, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Bruges to any of these top destinations today!
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