How to travel from Bruges to Antwerp

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Compare bus and train for Bruges to Antwerp

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bruges to Antwerp among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $14.

Distance: 50 miles (82 km)

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$22

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$15

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$19

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1h 55m

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1h 25m

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2h 1m

Average total duration

1h 31m

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1h 29m

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

The cheapest way to travel from Bruges to Antwerp is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

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

A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bruges to Antwerp costing on average $22 (€18).

The fastest way to travel from Bruges to Antwerp is by train with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 31m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bruges and Antwerp including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bruges to Antwerp among Omio's users.

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from Bruges to Antwerp

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:20 PM1h35
    Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
    3:55 PMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
    $111One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:20 PM1h35
    Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
    3:55 PMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
    $111One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:30 AM1h10
    Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
    5:40 AMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Intercity508 · 730
    8:59 AM1h24
    Bruges station
    10:23 AMAntwerp-Central
    $141One-way
    1 transfer
  • Intercity510 · 732
    10:59 AM1h24
    Bruges station
    12:23 PMAntwerp-Central
    $141One-way
    1 transfer
  • Intercity511 · 733
    11:59 AM1h24
    Bruges station
    1:23 PMAntwerp-Central
    $141One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:10 PM2h05
    Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
    6:15 PMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:05 AM2h30
    Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
    10:35 AMAntwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem)
    $171One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:30 PM2h50
    Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
    7:20 PMAntwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem)
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Bruges to Antwerp

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Bruges to Antwerp, 84,28% 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 Antwerp 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 Antwerp

Travel to Antwerp 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 Antwerp.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bruges and Antwerp including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Bruges to Antwerp is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

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

A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bruges to Antwerp costing on average $22 (€18).

The fastest way to travel from Bruges to Antwerp is by train with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 31m.

The distance from Bruges to Antwerp is approximately 50 miles (82 km).
The average frequency per day from Bruges to Antwerp is:
  • Around 21 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bruges to Antwerp:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bruges station and arrive in Antwerp-Central.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West and arrive in Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bruges to Antwerp, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Intercity, Regional, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, SNCB to go to Antwerp by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Antwerp by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bruges to Antwerp with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct trains per day with Intercity, SNCB.
  • 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Bruges to Antwerp often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, Brussels, London, Rotterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Antwerp and these popular destinations at a great price.

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