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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Bruges among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €33.
Distance: 162 miles (262 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€84 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest |
3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Cologne to Bruges by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Bruges is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBusCheapest
50429 · 50579Fastest
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LX4240Other options
ICE 316 · IC 2833ICE 16 · IC 2835ICE 314 · IC 2837
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LH4051+LH5630LX4425+LX4546
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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Bruges
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 Cologne to Bruges.
There are 2 travel options from Cologne to Bruges: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Bruges from Cologne is by taking a bus, which costs on average $20 (€18).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Cologne to Bruges:
A bus is $23 (€21) less than a train with an average ticket price of $44 (€40) from Cologne to Bruges.
The fastest way to get to Bruges from Cologne is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 58 min.
Other travel options to Bruges take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 5 h 6 min of travel time.
The distance from Cologne to Bruges is approximately 162 miles (262 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Bruges is:
- 4 buses a day.
- 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and 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 when traveling from Cologne to Bruges:
The following travel companies offer services from Cologne to Bruges:
- Travel with FlixBus for buses to Bruges. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Cologne to Bruges tickets on Omio for $20 (€18).
- Deutsche Bahn or Eurostar can get you to Bruges by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Deutsche Bahn from Cologne to Bruges for $44 (€40) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Cologne to Bruges with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Bruges with FlixBus with 2 direct buses per day.
Direct services to Bruges tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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