You can get from Rotterdam to Bruges by train, bus or flight.
To get from Rotterdam to Bruges on Apr 01 we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 73 miles (117 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus or train | |
Ticket price range | $15 - $18 | |
Cheapest mode | Train • $15 (€13) • 2 h 31 min | |
Fastest mode | Train • $15 (€13) • 2 h 31 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus |
Take a bus or train to travel 73 miles (117 km) to Bruges from Rotterdam. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 2 h 31 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as $15 (€13). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Flixbus among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Rotterdam to Bruges.
Travel between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Bruges, Belgium is: Unrestricted.
International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands.
Conditions of entry into Belgium:
To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Belgium has imposed the following measures:
This information was last checked on 3/8/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your journey between Rotterdam and Bruges.
The restriction level for your return to Rotterdam, Netherlands from Belgium is: Unrestricted.
Entry into Netherlands is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Belgium.
Conditions of reentry into Netherlands:
You should observe these safety measures in Netherlands as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
This information about your return travel to Netherlands was last checked on 3/8/23. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Rotterdam from Bruges closer to your date of departure here.
There are 2 ways that you can travel from Rotterdam to Bruges. You can take a bus or train.
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Bruges is by taking a train. You can find average ticket prices around $15 (€13) compared to other travel options to Bruges:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rotterdam to Bruges costing on average $18 (€16).
The fastest way from Rotterdam to Bruges is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 31 min.
There are alternative travel options to Bruges that can usually take longer:
In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 4 h 15 min of travel time.
Bruges is approximately 73 miles (117 km) away from Rotterdam.
The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Bruges is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Bruges as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Rotterdam to Bruges:
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rotterdam to Bruges, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
Yes, there are direct services available from Rotterdam to Bruges with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bruges as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Rotterdam to Bruges.
Before traveling from Rotterdam to Bruges, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
But we recommend booking Rotterdam to Bruges tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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