What is the cheapest way to get from Bruges to Rotterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Bruges to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €17 - €45 and takes 2h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bruges to Rotterdam?

The fastest way to get from Bruges to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Bruges and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bruges and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Bruges and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Bruges to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from Bruges to Rotterdam?

The distance between Bruges and Rotterdam is 195 km. The road distance is 170.3 km.

How do I travel from Bruges to Rotterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Bruges to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs €29 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Bruges to Rotterdam?

It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Bruges to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bruges to Rotterdam bus from?

Bruges to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bruges station.

Where do I catch the Bruges to Rotterdam train from?

Bruges to Rotterdam train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruges station.

Train or bus from Bruges to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Bruges to Rotterdam is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs €29 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €45 and takes 2h 45m.

Where does the Bruges to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Bruges to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.

Where does the Bruges to Rotterdam train arrive?

Bruges to Rotterdam train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Anvers-Central station.

Can I drive from Bruges to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Bruges to Rotterdam is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Bruges to Rotterdam.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bruges to Rotterdam?

Book your Bruges to Rotterdam bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 821+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Bruges to Rotterdam - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Bruges to Rotterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, car, ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bruges to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
2h 9m
€30–105
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N814 / ...
2h 45m
€17–45
Drive 170.3 km
1. Drive from Bruges to Rotterdamcar 170.3 km
2h 2m
€30–43
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Brugge, Beenhouwersstraat to Breskens, Veerhavenbus 42
2. Take the ferry from Breskens, Veerhaven to Vlissingen, Westerhavenwegferry Wsf
3. Take the train from Vlissingen to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 33m
€34–51

Bruges to Rotterdam by train

139Weekly Trains

2h 9mAverage Duration

€30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 194.9 km
Duration: 2h 9m

What companies run services between Bruges, Belgium and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Bruges to Rotterdam Centraal via Anvers-Central in around 2h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bruges to Rotterdam Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €17–45 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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