How to travel from Düsseldorf to Bruges

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Düsseldorf to Bruges

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf 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 flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. 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 flight costs an average of $139.

Distance: 153 miles (247 km)

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Driving

$102

Average price

$34

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Cheapest

$327

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$53

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 1m

Average total duration

3h 31m

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30m

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4h 32m

Average total duration

4h 2m

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30m

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4h 35m

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1h 35m

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3h 0m

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3h 24m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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KLM

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Bruges is a bus with an average price of $34 (€28).

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

A bus is $68 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Bruges costing on average $102 (€84).

A bus is $293 (€240) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Bruges costing on average $327 (€268).

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Bruges is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 35m.

Other travel options to Bruges take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 31m.

Bus takes on average 4h 2m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Düsseldorf and Bruges including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Düsseldorf to Bruges among Omio's users.

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from Düsseldorf to Bruges

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:50 PM4h55
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    8:45 PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
    $591One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:50 PM4h55
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    8:45 PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
    $591One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH73+Brussels AirlinesLH5574
    10:40 AM3h00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    1:40 PMBrussels Airport
    $7571One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn20068 · IC 3536 · IC 28534 · EC 9228
    8:48 AM5h13
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    2:01 PMBruges station
    $901One-way
    5 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn20072 · IC 3544 · IC 28542 · EC 9236
    10:48 AM5h13
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    4:01 PMBruges station
    $901One-way
    5 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn26408 · ICE 316 · IC 2833
    8:21 AM4h29
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    12:50 PMBruges station
    $961One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:05 AM6h20
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    1:25 PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
    $641One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1802 · KL1707
    2:30 PM7h45
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:15 PMBrussels Airport
    $3201One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1802 · KL1701
    2:30 PM17h05
    Dusseldorf Airport
    7:35 AMBrussels Airport
    $3201One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1802 · KL1703
    2:30 PM19h10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:40 AMBrussels Airport
    $3201One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Bruges.

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There are 3 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Bruges including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Bruges is a bus with an average price of $34 (€28).

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

A bus is $68 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Bruges costing on average $102 (€84).

A bus is $293 (€240) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Bruges costing on average $327 (€268).

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Bruges is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 35m.

Other travel options to Bruges take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 31m.

Bus takes on average 4h 2m.

The distance from Düsseldorf to Bruges is approximately 153 miles (247 km).
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Bruges is:
  • Around 18 flights per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Bruges:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Bruges station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Bruges, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with KLM to go to Bruges by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Bruges by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Bruges by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Düsseldorf to Bruges:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf 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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