The average train between Bruges and Rotterdam takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Bruges to Rotterdam. 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 hourly between Bruges and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bruges is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bruges to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Bruges station and arriving at Rotterdam station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Bruges to Rotterdam train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruges station.
Bruges to Rotterdam train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Bruges to Rotterdam train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Eurostar.
The distance between Bruges and Rotterdam is 117.6 km. The road distance is 195 km.
You can take a train from Bruges to Rotterdam Centraal via Anvers-Central in around 2h 8m.