The average train between Basel and Bruges takes 10h 47m and the fastest train takes 6h 56m. 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 twice daily between Basel and Bruges. The earliest departure is at 12:54 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Bruges at 12:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Colmar and take an average of 10h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Bruges. However, there are services departing from St Louis station and arriving at Bruges station via Colmar station, Paris Est station and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.
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 Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruges station.
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The distance between Basel and Bruges is 513.5 km. The road distance is 625 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Bruges via Colmar, Paris Est, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 39m.