When traveling from Bruges to Brussels, where do I depart from Bruges and where do I arrive in Brussels?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Bruges to Brussels: Most travelers catch their bus from Bruges, Station and arrive in Brussels, Boulevard Pachéco (Congrès). Most travelers who book a train ticket from Bruges to Brussels depart from Brugge to Bruxelles-Midi.

Which travel companies can get me from Bruges to Brussels?

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Bruges to Brussels: You can go to Brussels from Bruges by bus with FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $21 (€19) with FlixBus from Bruges to Brussels on Omio. You can go to Brussels from Bruges by train with SNCB | IC. You'll see cheap train tickets for $20 (€18) with SNCB | IC from Bruges to Brussels on Omio.

Is there a direct service to Brussels from Bruges?

Yes, there are direct services available from Bruges to Brussels with the following travel companies: 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar. 47 direct trains per day with SNCB | IC. Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Brussels as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Bruges and Brussels.

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from Bruges to Brussels

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

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

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Travel Information between Bruges and Brussels

	Distance	55 miles (88 km)
	Available travel modes	Bus or train
	Ticket price range	$20 - $21
	Cheapest mode	Train • $20 (€18) • 58 min
	Fastest mode	Train • $20 (€18) • 58 min
	Popular travel companies	FlixBus or SNCB \| IC

Travel 55 miles (88 km) by bus or train between Bruges and Brussels. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 58 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as $20 (€18). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or SNCB | IC among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Bruges to Brussels.

Travel from Bruges to Brussels: Journey Details

The distance between the two Belgian cities of Bruges and Brussels is only around 110 kilometers, so no commercial flights are available. Traveling by bus involves a complicated route of hopping from town to town on suburban services so the only time and cost effective method of traveling from Bruges to Brussels is by taking the train.

Return trips from Brussels to Bruges are also available.

How to get from Bruges to Brussels

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Bruges to Brussels, 100,00% 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 Brussels 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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Trains from Bruges to Brussels

Trains from Bruges to Brussels take approximately one hour using Belgium InterCity trains. This regular service has four departures an hour starting at just after 4:00 a.m. and running until around 5:00 p.m. The service is slightly reduced on Sundays. Trains depart from Bruges' train station which is conveniently located close to Bruges' tourist attractions. Bruges' train station is located next to the canal and a stroll of around twenty minutes through interesting cobbled streets takes visitors to the city center. For visitors with luggage frequent buses run from the station to the central Markt Square and once there De Lijn buses run regularly around the town. Trains arrive at Bruxelles-Midi Station which can be found a five minute Metro or tram ride away from the city center. Brussels has an extensive network of Metro trains and local De Lijn and TEC buses while Noctis buses operate throughout Friday and Saturday nights. Taxi ranks are located outside both stations and car rentals are available at Brussels-Midi.

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You can travel by train or bus for as low as $9 (€8). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

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SNCB is Belgium's main train company and offers First class or Second class tickets for your travel to Brussels from Bruges.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

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FAQs: Travel from Bruges to Brussels

FAQs: Travel to Brussels 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 Brussels.

There are 2 travel options between Bruges and Brussels. You can take a bus or train.

The cheapest way to travel to Brussels from Bruges is a train with an average price of $20 (€18).

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

A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bruges to Brussels costing on average $21 (€19).

The fastest way to get to Brussels from Bruges is by train with an average travel time of 58 min.

Other travel options to Brussels take longer:

Bus takes on average 2 h 45 min.

Brussels is approximately 55 miles (88 km) away from Bruges.

The average frequency per day from Bruges to Brussels is:

2 buses per day.
Around 59 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Bruges and Brussels 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 Bruges to Brussels:

Most travelers catch their bus from Bruges, Station and arrive in Brussels, Boulevard Pachéco (Congrès).
Most travelers who book a train ticket from Bruges to Brussels depart from Brugge to Bruxelles-Midi.

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

You can go to Brussels from Bruges by bus with FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $21 (€19) with FlixBus from Bruges to Brussels on Omio.
You can go to Brussels from Bruges by train with SNCB | IC. You'll see cheap train tickets for $20 (€18) with SNCB | IC from Bruges to Brussels on Omio.

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

2 direct buses per day with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar.
47 direct trains per day with SNCB | IC.

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

Omio customers who travel from Bruges to Brussels often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam or London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Brussels and these popular destinations at a great price.

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