When traveling from Brussels to Bruges, what are the departure and arrival points in Brussels and Bruges?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brussels to Bruges: Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West. Trains most often depart from Brussels at Brussels-Midi and arrive in Bruges at Bruges.

What companies run services between Brussels and Bruges?

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Brussels to Bruges: You can go to Bruges from Brussels by bus with FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $6 (€5) with FlixBus from Brussels to Bruges on Omio. You can take a train from Brussels to Bruges with SNCB. Cheap tickets can be found for $16 (€14) with SNCB from Brussels to Bruges.

Is there a way to travel directly from Brussels to Bruges?

Yes, there are direct services available from Brussels to Bruges with the following travel companies: Direct buses with FlixBus with 5 direct buses per day. Direct trains with SNCB with 8 direct trains per day. Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bruges as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Brussels to Bruges.

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Travel Information from Brussels to Bruges

Distance	55 miles (88 km)
Available travel modes	Train or bus
Ticket price range	$6 - $22
Cheapest mode	Bus • $6 (€5) • 1 h 20 min
Fastest mode	Train • $22 (€20) • 53 min
Popular travel companies	FlixBus or SNCB

Travel 55 miles (88 km) by train or bus between Brussels and Bruges. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or SNCB among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Brussels to Bruges.

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from Brussels to Bruges

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

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

01:10PM1h25

Bruxelles, Gare du Nord

02:35PMBruges

$111One-way

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07:30AM1h45

Bruxelles, Gare du Midi

09:15AMBruges

$101One-way

0 transfers

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09:08AM0h53

Brussels-Midi

10:01AMBruges station

$231One-way

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08:08AM0h53

Brussels-Midi

09:01AMBruges station

$231One-way

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08:29AM0h57

Brussels-Midi

09:26AMBruges station

$231One-way

0 transfers

08:51AM0h59

Brussels-Midi

09:50AMBruges station

$231One-way

0 transfers

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How to Travel from Brussels to Bruges

The distance from Brussels to the center of Bruges is too short for flights between the cities and there are presently no buses on this route. Train is the best option for travelers and there are frequent services every day.

Trains from Brussels to Bruges | Return trips from Bruges to Brussels

Brussels to Bruges Travel Comparison

Mode	Average Price	Travel Time	Cheapest Time to Book
Train	€15	1:03 h	2 Months Ahead

What is the best way to travel from Brussels to Bruges?

Cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Bruges

There are several cheap ways to get from Brussels to Bruges. The direct train service is by far the most popular option. All trains leave from Brussels-Midi station which is about 25 minutes on foot to the south of the city center. Travelers can take the Metro (lines 2 and 6) to the station or tram (lines 3, 4 and 51) to the stop nearby in Rue Couverte. Trains arrive at Station Brugge on Stationsplein in the heart of the city. The station is well served by the local bus network and by taxis although most city center attractions are within easy walking distance.

Fastest way to travel from Brussels to Bruges

Trains traveling from Brussels to Bruges take about an hour to arrive at Brugge train station. The fastest trains take about one hour while those leaving between midnight and 3:00 a.m. may be slower sleeper services.There are over 50 direct trains on weekdays and slightly fewer at weekends and on public holidays. The first train of the day departs just after midnight and trains leave approximately every 30 minutes till just before midnight the following evening. There are also several services with changes en route, normally at Ghent, allowing travelers to catch trains at almost any time.

Most popular way to travel from Brussels to Bruges

Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Brussels to Bruges since there are not any direct flights offered. Trains are both significantly cheaper and faster than taking a flight when total travel time is taken into consideration. Alternatively, consider ride sharing with BlaBlaCar.

How to get from Brussels to Bruges

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Brussels to Bruges, 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 Brussels to Bruges 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 Brussels to Bruges

You can travel by train or bus for as low as $5 (€5). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

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.

Brussels to Bruges travel information with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 1 h 20 min
Cheapest Price: $5
FlixBus frequency: 3 a day

FAQs: Travel from Brussels to Bruges

FAQs: Travel to Bruges 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 Brussels to Bruges.

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

The cheapest way to travel to Bruges from Brussels is a bus with an average price of $6 (€5).

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

Taking a bus costs $16 (€15) less than taking a train, which costs on average $22 (€20) for the same trip.

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

There are alternative travel options to Bruges that take longer:

Getting to Bruges by bus takes 1 h 20 min on average.

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

The average frequency per day from Brussels to Bruges is:

5 buses a day.
9 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Brussels to Bruges 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 Brussels to Bruges:

Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West.
Trains most often depart from Brussels at Brussels-Midi and arrive in Bruges at Bruges.

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

You can go to Bruges from Brussels by bus with FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $6 (€5) with FlixBus from Brussels to Bruges on Omio.
You can take a train from Brussels to Bruges with SNCB. Cheap tickets can be found for $16 (€14) with SNCB from Brussels to Bruges.

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

Direct buses with FlixBus with 5 direct buses per day.
Direct trains with SNCB with 8 direct trains per day.

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

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

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