How to travel from Rotterdam to Bruges

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Compare train and bus for Rotterdam to Bruges

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Bruges among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $27.

Distance: 73 miles (118 km)

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$63

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$35

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$46

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2h 58m

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2h 28m

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4h 41m

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4h 11m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Bruges is a bus with an average price of $35 (€28).

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

A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Bruges costing on average $63 (€52).

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Bruges is by train with an average journey time of 2h 28m.

Other travel options to Bruges take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 11m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Rotterdam and Bruges including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Rotterdam to Bruges among Omio's users.

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from Rotterdam to Bruges

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:30 AM4h05
    Rotterdam, Zuidplein
    2:35 PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
    $451One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:30 AM4h05
    Rotterdam, Zuidplein
    2:35 PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
    $451One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Eurostar9322+Intercity709 · 531
    8:58 AM2h03
    Rotterdam Centraal
    11:01 AMBruges station
    $1081One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Intercity709 · 531+Eurocity Direct9520
    8:42 AM2h19
    Rotterdam Centraal
    11:01 AMBruges station
    $591One-way
    2 transfers
  • Intercity716 · 538+Eurocity Direct9548
    3:42 PM2h19
    Rotterdam Centraal
    6:01 PMBruges station
    $591One-way
    2 transfers
  • Eurocity Direct9520+Intercity709+Regional581
    8:42 AM2h56
    Rotterdam Centraal
    11:38 AMBruges-St.-Pieters
    $591One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:05 AM4h30
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    2:35 PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
    $451One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:20 PM4h15
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    8:35 PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
    $521One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:55 PM2h50
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    10:45 PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
    $641One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Bruges.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Rotterdam and Bruges including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Bruges is a bus with an average price of $35 (€28).

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

A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Bruges costing on average $63 (€52).

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Bruges is by train with an average journey time of 2h 28m.

Other travel options to Bruges take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 11m.

The distance from Rotterdam to Bruges is approximately 73 miles (118 km).
The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Bruges is:
  • Around 13 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Bruges as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rotterdam to Bruges:
  • Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Bruges station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West.
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:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Bruges by bus.
  • Travel with Intercity, Eurocity Direct, NS International | IC Brussel, Eurostar, Regional, EuroCity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), SNCB to go to Bruges by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Rotterdam to Bruges:
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Rotterdam 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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