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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 an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, while a flight costs an average of $276.
Distance: 153 miles (247 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$96 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $276 Average price | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Bruges:
A bus is $61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Bruges costing on average $96.
A bus is $241 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Bruges costing on average $276.
Other travel options to Bruges take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 59m.
Bus takes on average 4h 31m.
Tickets start at around $96 compared to roughly $54 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-41.28. The journey takes 3h 29m versus 3h 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Düsseldorf to Bruges by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Bruges is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:50 PM4h55Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf8:45 PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West$231One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus3:50 PM4h55Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf8:45 PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West$231One-way0 transfers
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LH56261:05 PM3h10Cologne Bonn Airport4:15 PMBrussels Airport$8571One-way1 transfer
Other options
26410 · 18926 · IC 5349:21 AM4h40Düsseldorf Hbf2:01 PMBruges station$781One-way2 transfers
S8 · 28505 · ICE 18 · S416:44 AM7h17Düsseldorf-Bilk station2:01 PMBruges station$811One-way4 transfers
28519 · ICE 310 · IC 5381:58 PM4h03Düsseldorf Hbf6:01 PMBruges station$821One-way2 transfers
KL1796 · KL17036:25 AM3h15Dusseldorf Airport9:40 AMBrussels Airport$3551One-way1 transfer
KL1804 · KL17076:15 PM4h00Dusseldorf Airport10:15 PMBrussels Airport$3861One-way1 transfer
KL1802 · KL17072:30 PM7h45Dusseldorf Airport10:15 PMBrussels Airport$3861One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Bruges:
A bus is $61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Bruges costing on average $96.
A bus is $241 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Bruges costing on average $276.
Other travel options to Bruges take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 59m.
Bus takes on average 4h 31m.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 5 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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