How to travel from Madrid to Bruges

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Bruges

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Bruges among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.3 - 3.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, and a train costs an average of $415.

Distance: 815 miles (1313 km)

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$128

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$115

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$467

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6h 6m

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3h 6m

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21h 57m

Average total duration

21h 27m

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16h 2m

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15h 32m

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30m

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3.9 - 7.9kg

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1.3 - 3.3kg

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from Madrid to Bruges

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

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

  • RyanairFR 5376
    11:50 AM2h20
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    2:10 PMBrussels South Charleroi Airport
    $941One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • IberiaIB603
    8:10 PM2h20
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    10:30 PMBrussels Airport
    $841One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Brussels AirlinesSN3722
    12:40 PM2h15
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    2:55 PMBrussels Airport
    $3661One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • BlaBlaCar Bus3160 · 50579
    10:30 PM24h25
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    10:55 PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
    $1111One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:50 PM21h35
    Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    6:25 PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
    $1401One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:25 PM22h00
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    6:25 PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
    $1451One-way
    1 transfer
  • IberiaIB601
    4:35 PM2h25
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    7:00 PMBrussels Airport
    $991One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air EuropaUX1171
    7:20 AM2h25
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    9:45 AMBrussels Airport
    $1141One-way
    0 transfers
  • RyanairFR 2948
    2:05 PM2h20
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    4:25 PMBrussels Airport
    $1161One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid 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 Madrid to Bruges.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Bruges including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Bruges is a flight with an average price of $25 (€20).

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

A flight is $28 (€23) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Bruges costing on average $52 (€43).

A flight is $391 (€318) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Bruges costing on average $415 (€338).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Bruges is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 20m.

Other travel options to Bruges take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 46m.

Bus takes on average 21h 35m.

The distance from Madrid to Bruges is approximately 815 miles (1313 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Bruges is:
  • Around 43 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid 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 Madrid to Bruges:
  • Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Bruges, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Ryanair, Brussels Airlines, Air Europa, Iberia, Vueling Airlines, Iberojet, TAP Portugal, Air One, Pascan Aviation, KLM, Lufthansa, ITA to go to Bruges by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Bruges by bus.
  • Travel with AVE, Renfe Viajeros, iryo to go to Bruges by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Madrid to Bruges:
  • 10 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Brussels Airlines, Air Europa, Iberia, Iberojet, Air One.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid 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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