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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bruges to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $41.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bruges to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 107 miles (173 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$76 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
$96 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Bruges to Amsterdam:
A bus is $37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bruges to Amsterdam costing on average $76.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 41m.
This is compared to other travel options from Bruges to Amsterdam:
A bus is $53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bruges to Amsterdam costing on average $96.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 25m.
Travel optionsfrom Bruges to Amsterdam
How to get from Bruges to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bruges to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
50576 · 16715:50 PM6h00Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West11:50 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$251One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 50576 · 16715:50 PM6h00Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West11:50 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$251One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IC 2314 · SPR 4325+
ICD 97195:40 AM2h25Vlissingen station8:05 AMAmsterdam RAI$411One-way2 transfers
Other options
504 · 726+
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18294:58 AM3h46Bruges station8:44 AMAmsterdam Zuid$351One-way3 transfers- IC 2318 · SPR 4329+
ECD 95236:40 AM2h25Vlissingen station9:05 AMAmsterdam RAI$411One-way2 transfers - IC 2314+ICD 9719+SPR 82185:40 AM2h29Vlissingen station8:09 AMAmsterdam Centraal$411One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus2:20 PM4h10Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West6:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$301One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:05 AM5h05Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West1:10 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$401One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:05 AM5h25Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West1:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$401One-way0 transfers
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How to Travel from Bruges to Amsterdam
The distance from Bruges to Amsterdam is 255 kilometers. There are a variety of transportation options between the two cities. It is possible to travel from Bruges to Amsterdam via bus, train or airplane. Buses are the most affordable way to travel from Bruges to Amsterdam.
Trains from Bruges to Amsterdam | Return trips from Amsterdam to Bruges
Bruges to Amsterdam Travel Comparison
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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|---|---|---|---|
Bus |
€17 |
5:50 h |
1 Week Ahead |
Train |
€73 |
3:10 h |
2 Months Ahead |
Flight |
€241 |
1:00 h |
2 Months Ahead |
What is the best way to travel from Bruges to Amsterdam?
Cheapest way to travel from Bruges to Amsterdam
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Bruges to Amsterdam. Buses traveling from Bruges to Amsterdam depart from Bruges' Sint-Michiels Station West and take nearly 6 hours to arrive at Amsterdam's Sloterdjik bus station. 1 bus travels from Bruges to Amsterdam per day except for Tuesdays and Thursdays when no bus is available. This Eurolines bus always departs Bruges at 2:25 p.m. Ridesharing services like BlaBlaCar also occasionally travel from Bruges to Amsterdam.
Fastest way to travel from Bruges to Amsterdam
Taking a flight from Bruges to Amsterdam only requires an hour of flight time; however, when travel time from Bruges to Brussels' airport is taken into consideration, taking a high-speed Thalys train is actually the fastest way to travel from Bruges to Amsterdam. Trains traveling from Bruges to Amsterdam depart from Brugge train station and take just over 3 hours to arrive at Amsterdam Centraal train station. Thalys trains travel from Bruges to Amsterdam 5 times per day. All trains require a transfer at Brussels Midi train station.
Most popular way to travel from Bruges to Amsterdam
Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Bruges to Amsterdam. While buses are significantly cheaper, they are not available every day of the week. As a result, ridesharing services like BlaBlaCar are growing in popularity. Traveling from Bruges to Amsterdam by train is both faster and significantly cheaper than taking a flight.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bruges to Amsterdam:
A bus is $37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bruges to Amsterdam costing on average $76.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 41m.
- Around 24 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bruges and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bruges station and arrive in Amsterdam Zuid.
- Buses mostly depart from Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Travel with Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, Intercity, EuroCity, Regional, NS International | IC Brussel, SNCB, NS Domestic, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn to go to Amsterdam by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with NS Domestic.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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