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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Bruges is to bus which costs €18 - €50 and takes 3h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Bruges is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Bruges?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotterdam Central Station station and arriving at Bruges. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Bruges?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Bruges via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Bruges?

The distance between Rotterdam and Bruges is 195 km. The road distance is 168.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Bruges without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €19 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Rotterdam to Bruges, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Bruges bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Bruges train from?

Rotterdam to Bruges train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Bruges?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Bruges is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €19 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €50 and takes 3h 20m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Bruges bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rotterdam to Bruges train arrive?

Rotterdam to Bruges train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Antwerpen-Centraal station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Bruges?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Bruges is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Rotterdam to Bruges.

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

Book your Rotterdam to Bruges train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bruges?

There are 4290+ hotels available in Bruges.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain Eurostar / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Brugestrain Ic / ...
2h 25m
€20–85
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Brugesbus 814 / ...
3h 20m
€18–50
Drive 168.6 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Brugescar 168.6 km
2h 1m
€30–43
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Vlissingentrain
2. Take the ferry from Vlissingen, Westerhavenweg to Breskens, Veerhavenferry Wsf
3. Take the bus from Breskens Veerhaven to Brugge Hoefijzerbus 42
4h 37m
€33–51

Rotterdam to Bruges by train

216Weekly Trains

2h 25mAverage Duration

€20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 195 km
Duration: 2h 25m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bruges via Antwerpen-Centraal and Anvers-Central in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Bruges 4 times a day. Tickets cost €18–50 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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