How to travel from Cologne to Bruges

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Travel Information to Bruges from Cologne

Distance162 miles (262 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$20 - $44
Cheapest modeBus • $20 (€18) • 5 h 6 min
Fastest modeTrain • $44 (€40) • 2 h 58 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus 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.

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from Cologne to Bruges

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
03:05AM6h10
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
09:15AMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
$301One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
03:05AM6h10
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
09:15AMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
$301One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 16 · IC 2835
11:42AM3h08
Cologne Hbf
02:50PMBruges station
$1091One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 316 · IC 2833
09:41AM3h09
Cologne Hbf
12:50PMBruges station
$1001One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 314 · IC 2837
01:42PM3h08
Cologne Hbf
04:50PMBruges station
$1091One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:20PM8h00
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
08:20PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
$311One-way
1 transfer

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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.

FAQs

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.

    Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Bruges often also extend their vacation to go to Brussels, Amsterdam, Paris, Ghent or London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bruges and these popular destinations at a great price.

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