How to travel from Bruges to Amsterdam

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Travel Information from Bruges to Amsterdam

Distance107 miles (172 km)
Available travel modesBus or train
Ticket price range$14 - $53
Cheapest modeBus • $14 (€13) • 3 h 35 min
Fastest modeTrain • $53 (€48) • 2 h 49 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Eurostar

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

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from Bruges to Amsterdam

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
02:20PM4h10
Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
06:30PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$321One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
02:20PM4h10
Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
06:30PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$321One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

PKP Intercity508 · 730+Eurostar9315+NS International | IC Brussel1841
08:58AM2h47
Bruges station
11:45AMAmsterdam Zuid
$1451One-way
3 transfers

Other options

PKP Intercity509 · 731+Eurocity Direct9539
09:58AM2h58
Bruges station
12:56PMAmsterdam Zuid
$791One-way
2 transfers
Regional559+PKP Intercity731+Eurocity Direct9539
09:19AM3h37
Bruges-St.-Pieters
12:56PMAmsterdam Zuid
$791One-way
2 transfers
PKP Intercity508 · 730+Eurocity Direct9535
08:58AM2h58
Bruges station
11:56AMAmsterdam Zuid
$791One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
05:45PM4h20
Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
10:05PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$321One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
06:00PM4h10
Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
10:10PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$641One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
03:25AM3h55
Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
07:20AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$751One-way
0 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

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.


How to get from Bruges to Amsterdam

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Bruges to Amsterdam, 88,13% 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 Bruges to Amsterdam 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 Bruges to Amsterdam

Travel to Amsterdam 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 Bruges to Amsterdam.

FAQs

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

The cheapest way to go to Amsterdam from Bruges is by taking a bus, which costs on average $14 (€13).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Bruges to Amsterdam:

Taking a bus costs $39 (€35) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $53 (€48).

The fastest way from Bruges to Amsterdam is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 49 min.

There are alternative travel options to Amsterdam that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 3 h 35 min of travel time.

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

The average frequency per day from Bruges to Amsterdam is:

  • 4 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Bruges to Amsterdam 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 from Bruges to Amsterdam:

  • Buses mostly leave from Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West and tend to arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).

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

  • You can go to Amsterdam from Bruges by bus with FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $14 (€13) with FlixBus from Bruges to Amsterdam on Omio.
  • You can go to Amsterdam from Bruges by train with Eurostar or SNCB. You'll see cheap train tickets for $56 (€50) with Eurostar from Bruges to Amsterdam on Omio.

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

  • Direct bus available with FlixBus 3 direct buses per day.

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

Looking to extend your trip from Bruges to Amsterdam? Many Omio customers who go from Bruges to Amsterdam usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London or Barcelona. If you're looking to explore Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London or Barcelona from Amsterdam, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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