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Travel Information from Bruges to Amsterdam

distanceDistance107 miles (172 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$22 - $36
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $22 (€19) • 4 h 10 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $36 (€32) • 2 h 49 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus or PKP Intercity

Take a train or bus to travel 107 miles (172 km) between Bruges and Amsterdam. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or PKP Intercity 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.

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

FlixBus
06:20AM4h00
Bruges
10:20AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$231One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
06:20AM4h00
Bruges
10:20AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$231One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Eurostar
12:25PM2h49
Bruges station
03:14PMAmsterdam Centraal
$1061One-way
1 transfer
Other options
Eurostar
11:31AM3h22
Bruges station
02:53PMAmsterdam Centraal
$661One-way
1 transfer
Eurostar
09:31AM3h22
Bruges station
12:53PMAmsterdam Centraal
$1181One-way
1 transfer
Eurostar
09:31AM3h22
Bruges station
12:53PMAmsterdam Centraal
$1181One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
03:45PM4h45
Bruges
08:30PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$251One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
02:35PM3h40
Bruges
06:15PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$311One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
04:10PM4h10
Bruges
08:20PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$401One-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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All travel companies: Train and Bus from Bruges to Amsterdam

Travel from Bruges to Amsterdam on BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and Eurostar travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

Eurostar is the premier high-speed railway service which connects the United Kingdom with Europe through the Channel Tunnel, also known as the Chunnel, with journeys connecting London St Pancras International with Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam among other popular European cities. With its high-speed service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), the Eurostar makes travel between the UK and Europe as smooth and easy as possible. When you book your Bruges to Amsterdam travel, you can choose between ticket types like Standard, Standard Premier (with spacious seats and light refreshments served), and Business Premier (with flexible travel options, spacious seats, lounge access, hot meals served and priority boarding).

    BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French travel company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.

      FAQs: Travel from Bruges to Amsterdam

      FAQs: 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

      There are 2 options to travel between Bruges and Amsterdam including taking a train or bus.

      The cheapest way to get from Bruges to Amsterdam is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $22 (€19) compared to other travel options to Amsterdam:

      Taking a bus costs $14 (€13) less than taking a train, which costs on average $36 (€32) for the same trip.

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

      Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

      Bus takes 4 h 10 min on average.

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

      The average frequency per day from Bruges to Amsterdam is:

      • 6 buses a day.
      • 16 trains per day.

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

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

      • Buses from Bruges to Amsterdam most often leave from Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West and 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 travel between Bruges and Amsterdam by bus with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $21 (€18) with FlixBus from Bruges to Amsterdam.
      • You can travel by train to Amsterdam from Bruges with PKP Intercity, Eurostar, BSB, Regional or SNCB, and you can find SNCB Bruges to Amsterdam tickets for $78 (€68) on Omio.

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

      • Direct bus available with FlixBus 4 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 from Bruges to Amsterdam.

      Your trip from Bruges to Amsterdam doesn't have to end in Amsterdam. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London or Barcelona. If you’d like to add Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London or Barcelona to your Bruges to Amsterdam tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Amsterdam today!
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