To Bruges by train
With Eurostar and Eurocity Direct
- From € 39 one-way trip with Eurocity Direct
- From € 36 one-way trip with Eurostar
- Travel time Amsterdam - Bruges 2.58 hours
- Early booking = lowest prices
How do you travel to Bruges by train?
It’s easy to travel from the Netherlands to Bruges by train. You start at your local station and travel via Amsterdam, Rotterdam or Breda with an international train to Antwerp or Brussels South (Midi). You can choose to travel with Eurostar, Eurocity Direct or EuroCity. In Antwerp or Brussels, you change trains and take a Belgian domestic train to Bruges. This train takes about one hour to reach the city centre.
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| Flexibility with full-flex | Reserved seats | Content | Content | Content |
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Is there a direct train to Bruges?
No, there is no direct international train from the Netherlands to Bruges. You travel with a transfer in Antwerp or Brussels South, depending on the train you take. From there, several trains per hour go to Bruges.
Transfers in Antwerp or Brussels South/Midi
You cannot travel directly to Bruges by train. Are you coming from Amsterdam, Rotterdam or Breda? Then you only need to change trains once. With Eurostar you will then travel to Antwerp and with Eurocity Direct and EuroCity to Brussels-Midi. In Brussels, change to a regular train to Bruges. Tickets for Bruges with EuroCity from Rotterdam can also be bought at the ticket machine at the station.
Travel times to Bruges
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| Amsterdam - Bruges | 2.58 hours | 2 | Content | Content |
| Rotterdam - Bruges | 2.44 hours | 1 | Content | Content |
| Utrecht - Bruges | 3.48 hours | 2 | Content | Content |
| Schiphol - Bruges | 2.50 hours | 2 | Content | Content |
| Eindhoven - Bruges | 3.18 hours | 2 | Content | Content |
| The Hague - Bruges | 3.05 hours | 2 | Content | Content |
| Breda - Bruges | 2.44 hours | 1 | Content | Content |
| Arnhem - Bruges | 3.38 hours | 2 | Content | Content |
| Nijmegen - Bruges | 3.22 hours | 3 | Content | Content |
| Tilburg - Bruges | 2.33 hours | 2 | Content | Content |
| Groningen - Bruges | 5.13 hours | 3 | Content | Content |
For a complete travel itinerary, consult our itinerary planner
Prices train tickets Brugge
There are different types of Eurostar rates each with related prices. The prices of Eurocity Direct and EuroCity tickets are also dependent on availability of tickets. The earlier you book, the lower the price.
The price depends on
- The moment of booking - Early booking means lowest prices
- Travel class - 1st or 2nd class
- Flexibility - Regarding changing or cancelling bookings
| EuroCity | Eurocity Direct | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd class | 1st class | 2nd class | 1st class | |
| Flex rate | € 56 | € 90 | € 74 | € 67 |
| Saver | € 23 | € 45 | € 39 | € 112 |
*The above prices are calculated from Amsterdam, one way. The price of Eurocity Direct and EuroCity is based on the kilometres to travel. If you depart from a station closer to Bruges, the journey will be cheaper.
Book in advance and save money
Eurostar-tickets can be booked up to 7 months in advance.
You can book your tickets for Eurocity Direct and EuroCity as early as 180 days in advance. You can book the advantageous Saver fare, availability is limited.
General tips for getting the cheapest tickets
- Book as early as possibly to have the most chance of getting the cheapest tickets.
- Travelling in the evening is often cheaper.
- For a weekend getaway, travel Sat-Sun-Mon instead of Fri-Sat-Sun.
- Book online to avoid booking fee.
Practical information
To make your trip that much easier, we have summed up certain practical issues for you.
Itinerary planner and app
Please keep in mind that there could be delays or engineering works and check your trip with the itinerary planner. That way, you will never get an unpleasant surprise!
Download our app so that you will be kept informed during your trip of the possible changes.
Free access to the lounges
If you have a 1st class ticket, you can enjoy a free drink at the NS International Lounge in Amsterdam and Rotterdam.
Tips Bruges
Would you like tips for your visit to Bruges? Check visitbruges and you can read how you can discover the city. You will find information about all sights, events and you will receive great shopping tips.
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Facilities on board
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