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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 €12 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 €12, 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 | €12 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Leuven to Bruges
Compare the available ways to get from Leuven to Bruges, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leuven to Bruges:
A bus is €9 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 €2. 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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
6:35 AM 2h40 Leuven, Diestsepoort 9:15 AM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
6:35 AM 2h40 Leuven, Diestsepoort 9:15 AM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- 532
10:36 AM 1h25 Leuven station 12:01 PM Bruges station €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 533
11:36 AM 1h25 Leuven station 1:01 PM Bruges station €22 1 One-way 0 transfers - 530
8:36 AM 1h25 Leuven station 10:01 AM Bruges station €22 1 One-way 0 transfers - 531
9:36 AM 1h25 Leuven station 11:01 AM Bruges station €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leuven to Bruges:
A bus is €9 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 31 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 FlixBus to go to Bruges by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Regional to go to Bruges by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 15 direct trains per day with Intercity, Regional.
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