162 miles (262 km) | |
Train or bus | |
$20 - $44 | |
Bus • $20 (€18) • 5 h 6 min | |
Train • $44 (€40) • 2 h 58 min | |
FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a train or bus to travel 162 miles (262 km) to Bruges from Cologne. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Cologne to Bruges.
How to get from Cologne to Bruges by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Cologne to Bruges is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel on Eurostar, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus travel to Bruges from Cologne at great prices. Omio finds you travel times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.
Eurostar is a high-speed train company operating in Europe, connecting the UK, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany including trains from Cologne to Bruges. It offers a range of services, including Eurostar e320, Eurostar e300, and Eurostar International. The Eurostar e320 is the fastest service, travelling at up to 320 km/h, while the Eurostar e300 is slightly slower, travelling at up to 300 km/h. Both services offer comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and power sockets. Eurostar International is a slower service, travelling at up to 160 km/h, but it offers a more luxurious experience with larger seats and more onboard facilities. Eurostar offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, Standard Premier, and Business Premier. Standard tickets are the most affordable, while Business Premier tickets offer the most luxurious experience. The most popular routes for Eurostar are London to Paris, London to Brussels, and London to Amsterdam. All of these routes offer a fast and convenient way to travel between the UK and mainland Europe.
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.
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:
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:
Yes, there are direct routes from Cologne to Bruges with the following travel companies:
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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