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 $64. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 10m. 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 $64, and a train costs an average of $453.

Distance: 815 miles (1313 km)

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$178

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$121

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$501

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$315

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6h 10m

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21h 57m

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21h 27m

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22h 48m

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22h 18m

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14h 41m

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3.9 - 7.9kg

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1.3 - 3.3kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Bruges is a bus with an average price of $121 (€98).

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

A bus is $57 (€46) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Bruges costing on average $178 (€144).

A bus is $380 (€307) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Bruges costing on average $501 (€405).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Bruges is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 10m.

Other travel options to Bruges take longer:

Bus takes on average 21h 27m.

Train takes on average 22h 18m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Madrid and Bruges including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Madrid to Bruges among Omio's users.

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from Madrid to Bruges

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:59 PM35h11
    Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    11:10 AMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
    $891One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:59 PM35h11
    Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    11:10 AMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
    $891One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Brussels AirlinesSN3732
    6:20 AM2h15
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    8:35 AMBrussels Airport
    $2741One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:35 PM35h35
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    11:10 AMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
    $901One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    10:55 PM34h20
    Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    9:15 AMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
    $1001One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    10:35 PM34h40
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    9:15 AMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
    $1001One-way
    2 transfers
  • RyanairFR 2948
    6:10 AM2h20
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    8:30 AMBrussels Airport
    $1351One-way
    0 transfers
  • RyanairFR 5376
    1:20 PM2h20
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    3:40 PMBrussels South Charleroi Airport
    $1371One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ63 · AZ156
    6:05 PM16h40
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    10:45 AMBrussels Airport
    $2521One-way
    1 transfer

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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 bus with an average price of $121 (€98).

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

A bus is $57 (€46) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Bruges costing on average $178 (€144).

A bus is $380 (€307) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Bruges costing on average $501 (€405).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Bruges is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 10m.

Other travel options to Bruges take longer:

Bus takes on average 21h 27m.

Train takes on average 22h 18m.

The distance from Madrid to Bruges is approximately 815 miles (1313 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Bruges is:
  • Around 42 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 3 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa to go to Bruges by bus.
  • Travel with AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Bruges by train.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Air Europa, Brussels Airlines, Iberia, Vueling, TAP Portugal, Alba Star, Pascan Aviation, KLM, Lufthansa, ITA to go to Bruges by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Madrid to Bruges:
  • 10 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Air Europa, Brussels Airlines, Iberia, Alba Star.
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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