How to travel from Rotterdam to Bruges

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Compare train and bus for Rotterdam to Bruges

Omio recommends booking the bus 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 €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 27m. 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 €11, and a train costs an average of €26.

Distance: 73 miles (118 km)

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€23

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€60

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4h 9m

Average total duration

3h 39m

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2h 57m

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2h 27m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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

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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.

BlaBlaCar Bus
12:30PM8h10
Rotterdam
08:40PMBruges
$161One-way
0 transfers

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BlaBlaCar Bus
12:30PM8h10
Rotterdam
08:40PMBruges
$161One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
05:55PM2h50
Rotterdam
08:45PMBruges
$401One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
02:20PM4h15
Rotterdam
06:35PMBruges
$231One-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.

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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 $13 (€11).

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

A bus is $20 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Bruges costing on average $33 (€26).

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Bruges is by train with an average journey time of 2h 18m.

Other travel options to Bruges take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 50m.

The distance from Rotterdam to Bruges is approximately 73 miles (118 km).
The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Bruges is:
  • Around 7 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 NS International | IC Brussel, Eurostar, Eurocity Direct, PKP Intercity, EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn to go to Bruges by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Bruges by bus.
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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