How to travel from Cologne to Bruges

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Bruges

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 $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 5m. 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 $21, and a train costs an average of $54.

Distance: 162 miles (262 km)

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$96

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$34

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3h 35m

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3h 5m

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5h 23m

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4h 53m

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from Cologne to Bruges

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

Our recommendation

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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
    9:15 AM6h30
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    3:45 PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
    $541One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:05 AM6h10
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    9:15 AMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
    $471One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 316 · IC 2833
    9:43 AM3h07
    Cologne Hbf
    12:50 PMBruges station
    $1491One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn26836 · 18982 · 32005 · 18906
    11:15 PM9h46
    Cologne Hbf
    9:01 AMBruges station
    $1281One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn26834 · 18978 · Bus 18978 · IC 2827
    10:15 PM8h35
    Cologne Hbf
    6:50 AMBruges station
    $1281One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 318 · IC 545
    9:42 PM3h42
    Cologne Hbf
    1:24 AMBruges station
    $1491One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    4:14 PM5h41
    Cologne Hbf
    9:55 PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
    $651One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4105+Brussels AirlinesLH5580
    8:30 AM4h40
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    1:10 PMBrussels Airport
    $4921One-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.

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There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and Bruges including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Bruges is a bus with an average price of $21 (€17).

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

A bus is $33 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Bruges costing on average $54 (€43).

A bus is $227 (€181) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Bruges costing on average $248 (€198).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Bruges is by train with an average journey time of 3h 4m.

Other travel options to Bruges take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 10m.

Flight takes on average 3h 0m.

The distance from Cologne to Bruges is approximately 162 miles (262 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Bruges is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 5 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Bruges as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Bruges:
  • Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Bruges station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Bruges, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Intercity to go to Bruges by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Bruges by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Cologne to Bruges:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Bruges often also extend their vacation to go to Brussels, Amsterdam, Paris, Ghent, 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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