How to travel from Bruges to Brussels

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Compare train and bus for Bruges to Brussels

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bruges to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 30m. 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 $9, and a train costs an average of $13.

Distance: 54 miles (88 km)

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from Bruges to Brussels

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

Our recommendation

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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.

PKP Intercity510
10:58AM0h55
Bruges station
11:53AMBrussels-Midi
$251One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBusFlixBus
02:10PM1h50
Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
04:00PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
$121One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

PKP Intercity510
10:58AM0h55
Bruges station
11:53AMBrussels-Midi
$251One-way
0 transfers

Other options

PKP Intercity2809
10:11AM0h58
Bruges station
11:09AMBrussels-Midi
$251One-way
0 transfers
PKP Intercity1510
10:30AM0h58
Bruges station
11:28AMBrussels-Midi
$251One-way
0 transfers
PKP Intercity509
09:58AM1h02
Bruges station
11:00AMBrussels-Central
$251One-way
0 transfers
FlibcoFlibco
10:45AM2h05
Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
12:50PMCharleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
$321One-way
0 transfers
FlibcoFlibco
08:45AM2h10
Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
10:55AMCharleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
$321One-way
0 transfers
FlibcoFlibco
07:45AM2h20
Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
10:05AMCharleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
$321One-way
0 transfers

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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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FAQs: Travel from Bruges to Brussels

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.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bruges and Brussels including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bruges to Brussels is a bus with an average price of $9 (€7).

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

A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bruges to Brussels costing on average $13 (€11).

The fastest way to travel from Bruges to Brussels is by train with an average journey time of 53m.

Other travel options to Brussels take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 50m.

The distance from Bruges to Brussels is approximately 54 miles (88 km).
The average frequency per day from Bruges to Brussels is:
  • Around 31 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bruges to Brussels:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bruges station and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bruges to Brussels, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, flibco, Flibco, Infobus to go to Brussels by bus.
  • Travel with PKP Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB to go to Brussels by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bruges to Brussels with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Flibco.
  • 27 direct trains per day with PKP Intercity, SNCB.
Omio customers who travel from Bruges to Brussels often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, London, Luxembourg, Berlin. 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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