How to travel from Bruges to Rotterdam

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from Bruges to Rotterdam

You can get from Bruges to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.

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To get from Bruges to Rotterdam on Mar 27 we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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Travel Information between Bruges and Rotterdam

distanceDistance73 miles (117 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus or train
priceTicket price range$15 - $68
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $15 (€13) • 4 h 5 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $68 (€60) • 2 h 32 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixbus or Thalys

Travel 73 miles (117 km) by bus or train to Rotterdam from Bruges. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 2 h 32 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $15 (€13). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Flixbus or Thalys among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Bruges to Rotterdam.

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FAQs

Travel from Bruges, Belgium to Rotterdam, Netherlands is: Unrestricted.

Is international entry into Rotterdam from Bruges restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Belgium.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Rotterdam, Netherlands from Bruges?

  • There are no current restrictions

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Rotterdam, Netherlands?

The government of Netherlands has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

  • Social distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
  • Face mask requirement: Recommended

The above information was last verified on 3/8/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip to Rotterdam from Bruges closer to your planned date of departure here.

The restriction level for your return to Bruges, Belgium from Netherlands is: Unrestricted.

Is my journey back to Bruges from Rotterdam restricted?

Entry into Belgium is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Bruges from Rotterdam?

Conditions of reentry into Belgium:

  • There are no current restrictions

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Bruges, Belgium?

You should observe these safety measures in Belgium as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

  • Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
  • Face mask requirement: Recommended

This information about your return travel to Belgium was last checked on 3/8/23. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Bruges from Rotterdam closer to your date of departure here.

There are 2 ways to travel from Bruges to Rotterdam including taking a bus or train.

The cheapest way to get from Bruges to Rotterdam is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $15 (€13) compared to other travel options to Rotterdam:

Taking a bus is about $53 (€47) less than taking a train, which costs on average $68 (€60) for this journey.

The fastest way from Bruges to Rotterdam is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 32 min.

There are alternative travel options to Rotterdam that can usually take longer:

In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 4 h 5 min   of travel time.

The distance from Bruges to Rotterdam is approximately 73 miles (117 km).

The average frequency per day from Bruges to Rotterdam is:

  • 2 buses a day.
  • 17 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Rotterdam from Bruges 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 Rotterdam:

  • Most travelers catch their bus from Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
  • Most travelers take a train from Brugge to Rotterdam Centraal.

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

  • You can take a bus from Bruges to Rotterdam with Flixbus. Cheap tickets can be found for $15 (€13) with Flixbus from Bruges to Rotterdam.
  • You can take a train from Bruges to Rotterdam with Thalys. Cheap tickets can be found for $68 (€60) with Thalys from Bruges to Rotterdam.

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

  • You can travel directly by bus with Flixbus with 2 direct buses per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam.

Many of our customers traveling from Bruges to Rotterdam don't make Rotterdam their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Rotterdam are Amsterdam, Brussels or Paris, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Rotterdam to any of these top destinations today!

Before traveling from Bruges to Rotterdam, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

  • A bus ticket for this journey costs on average $15 (€13) one way.
  • A train ticket is costing on average $68 (€60) one way for this route.

But we recommend booking Bruges to Rotterdam tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.

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