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Compare bus and train for Leuven to Bruges
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leuven to Bruges among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, while a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 68 miles (110 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€20 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest | €21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leuven to Bruges:
A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leuven to Bruges costing on average €20.
Other travel options to Bruges take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 12m.
Tickets start at around €20 compared to roughly €21 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €1. The journey takes 1h 33m versus 1h 31m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Leuven to Bruges
How to get from Leuven to Bruges by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leuven to Bruges is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
53210:34 AM1h25Leuven station11:59 AMBruges station€131One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 53210:34 AM1h25Leuven station11:59 AMBruges station€131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 53210:34 AM1h25Leuven station11:59 AMBruges station€131One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 53311:34 AM1h25Leuven station12:59 PMBruges station€131One-way0 transfers
- 5308:34 AM1h25Leuven station9:59 AMBruges station€131One-way0 transfers
- 5319:34 AM1h25Leuven station10:59 AMBruges station€131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:35 AM2h40Leuven, Diestsepoort9:15 AMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West€151One-way0 transfers- FlixBus1:00 PM2h45Leuven, Diestsepoort3:45 PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West€151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leuven to Bruges:
A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leuven to Bruges costing on average €20.
Other travel options to Bruges take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 12m.
- Around 33 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leuven and Bruges as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leuven station and arrive in Bruges station.
- Buses mostly depart from Leuven, Diestsepoort and arrive in Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West.
- Travel with Intercity, Regional to go to Bruges by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bruges by bus.
- 16 direct trains per day with Intercity, Regional.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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