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Compare train and bus for Lille to Bruges
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lille to Bruges among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $7 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 38m. 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 $7, while a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 40 miles (65 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$18 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 13m Average total duration 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Lille to Bruges:
A bus is $11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Bruges costing on average $18.
Other travel options to Bruges take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 13m.
Tickets start at around $18 compared to roughly $16 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-2.32. The journey takes 1h 43m versus 1h 5m 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 Lille to Bruges
How to get from Lille to Bruges by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lille to Bruges is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5057910:00 PM0h55Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)10:55 PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West$51One-way0 transfers
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5057910:00 PM0h55Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)10:55 PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West$51One-way0 transfers
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5057910:00 PM0h55Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)10:55 PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West$51One-way0 transfers
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233310:29 AM2h26Lille Flandres12:55 PMBruges station$141One-way1 transfer
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233512:29 PM2h26Lille Flandres2:55 PMBruges station$141One-way1 transfer
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23329:29 AM2h26Lille Flandres11:55 AMBruges station$141One-way1 transfer
FlixBus8:05 PM1h10Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)9:15 PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West$101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:20 PM1h00Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)8:20 PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West$111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:15 PM1h10Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)6:25 PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West$111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Bruges:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Bruges costing on average $25.
Other travel options to Bruges take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 13m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lille and Bruges as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lille Flandres and arrive in Bruges station.
- Buses mostly depart from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) and arrive in Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West.
- Travel with Intercity, Eurostar, CFL, TER | SNCF, SNCB | BUS, Regional to go to Bruges by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Bruges by bus.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
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