The average train between Basel and Bruges takes 10h 25m and the fastest train takes 5h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Bruges. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Basel and Bruges. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Bruges at 2:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 10h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Basel to Bruges? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Bruges station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.
Basel to Bruges train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Bruges train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bruges station.
Book your Basel to Bruges train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Basel and Bruges is 513.5 km. The road distance is 974 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Bruges via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 35m.