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Compare train and bus for Zaventem to Bruges
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zaventem to Bruges among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr110 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr110, while a train costs an average of kr250.
Distance: 58 miles (94 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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kr250 Average price | kr110 Average price Cheapest | kr200 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zaventem to Bruges:
A bus is kr139 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaventem to Bruges costing on average kr250.
Other travel options to Bruges take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 39m.
Tickets start at around kr250 compared to roughly kr200 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr-49.71. The journey takes 1h 32m versus 1h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Zaventem to Bruges
How to get from Zaventem to Bruges by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zaventem to Bruges is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus12:35 PM2h00Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)2:35 PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station Westkr691One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus12:35 PM2h00Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)2:35 PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station Westkr691One-way0 transfers
Fastest
28286:24 AM1h24Brussels National Airport7:48 AMBruges stationkr3091One-way0 transfers
Other options
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5351:35 PM1h26Zaventem station3:01 PMBruges stationkr2171One-way1 transfer
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53412:35 PM1h26Zaventem station2:01 PMBruges stationkr2171One-way1 transfer
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5362:35 PM1h26Zaventem station4:01 PMBruges stationkr2171One-way1 transfer
FlixBus10:55 AM2h30Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)1:25 PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station Westkr691One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zaventem to Bruges:
A bus is kr139 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaventem to Bruges costing on average kr250.
Other travel options to Bruges take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 39m.
- Around 36 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zaventem and Bruges as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels National Airport and arrive in Bruges station.
- Buses mostly depart from Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) and arrive in Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bruges by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Regional to go to Bruges by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Intercity.
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