The average train between Meppel and Bruges takes 6h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Meppel 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 every 4 hours between Meppel and Bruges. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Meppel is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Bruges at 9:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Schiphol Airport Train Station and take an average of 6h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Meppel to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Meppel station and arriving at Bruges station via Schiphol Airport Train Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
Meppel to Bruges train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Meppel station.
Meppel to Bruges train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Bruges station.
Book your Meppel to Bruges train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Meppel and Bruges is 262.2 km. The road distance is 386 km.
You can take a train from Meppel to Bruges via Schiphol Airport Train Station, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Anvers-Central in around 5h 13m.