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Compare bus and train for Dortmund to Bruges
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Bruges among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €47.
Distance: 183 miles (296 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€86 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest |
5h 2m Average total duration Fastest 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Dortmund to Bruges is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Bruges:
A bus is $43 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Bruges costing on average $59 (€47).
A bus is $373 (€295) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Bruges costing on average $388 (€308).
Other travel options to Bruges take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 21m.
Bus takes on average 6h 50m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Bruges as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Bruges station.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Bruges by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, National Express to go to Bruges by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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