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Compare train and bus for Charleroi to Bruges
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Charleroi to Bruges among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $28, while a bus costs an average of $29.
Distance: 76 miles (123 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$29 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Charleroi to Bruges:
A train is $0.41 (€0.33) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Charleroi to Bruges costing on average $29 (€23).
Other travel options to Bruges take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 35m.
Tickets start at around $29 (€23) compared to roughly $31 (€25) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2 (€2). The journey takes 1h 59m versus 1h 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Charleroi to Bruges
How to get from Charleroi to Bruges by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Charleroi to Bruges is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Flibco5:30 AM1h55Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)7:25 AMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West$261One-way0 transfers
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Flibco5:30 AM1h55Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)7:25 AMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West$261One-way0 transfers
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Flibco5:30 AM1h55Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)7:25 AMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West$261One-way0 transfers
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4507 · 15297:25 AM2h01Charleroi-Sud9:26 AMBruges station$261One-way1 transfer
4513 · 15351:25 PM2h01Charleroi-Sud3:26 PMBruges station$261One-way1 transfer
4512 · 153412:25 PM2h01Charleroi-Sud2:26 PMBruges station$261One-way1 transfer
Flibco7:30 AM2h10Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)9:40 AMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West$261One-way0 transfers
Flibco7:00 PM1h55Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)8:55 PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West$291One-way0 transfers
Flibco8:15 PM1h55Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)10:10 PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West$291One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Charleroi to Bruges:
A train is $0.41 (€0.33) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Charleroi to Bruges costing on average $29 (€23).
Other travel options to Bruges take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 35m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Charleroi and Bruges as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Charleroi-Sud and arrive in Bruges station.
- Buses mostly depart from Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) and arrive in Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West.
- Travel with flibco, Flibco, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Transport En Commun (TEC) to go to Bruges by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Regional, SNCB to go to Bruges by train.
- 13 direct buses per day with flibco, Flibco, Infobus, BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct trains per day with Regional.
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