How to get from Amsterdam to Bruges
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 14m
1 transfer
Train
€56
Cheapest
3h 55m
direct
Bus
€17
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Sep 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Amsterdam to Bruges. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 55m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 175 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
175 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €35Omio catalogue, Sep 19 | 3h 14m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €27Omio catalogue, Sep 19 | 3h 55mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€35Omio catalogue, Sep 193h 14m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€27Omio catalogue, Sep 193h 55m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Amsterdam to Bruges: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Amsterdam Sloterdijk → Brugesbus
FlixBus·3h 55m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Amsterdam to Bruges
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€162October 2026
€141Departures from Amsterdam to Bruges
FlixBus runs 21 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:00 and the last at 18:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 21 | 06:00 | 18:45 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Sep 19
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, NS Int, SNCB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Amsterdam to Bruges works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Bruges, about 3h 55m. In total it's roughly €17 over 3h 55m, direct, no transfers.
Amsterdam to Bruges: common questions
How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Bruges?
The most useful route takes about 3h 55m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Bruges from Amsterdam?
About 175 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Amsterdam to Bruges cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €17 to €18. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Amsterdam to Bruges?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, NS Int, SNCB.
Can you get from Amsterdam to Bruges without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 47m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Bruges?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 19 Sep 2026