How to get from Ghent to Bruges
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Ghent to Bruges by price and travel time.
- 40 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 40m
- 16 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
40m
direct
Bus
€5
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Ghent to Bruges. The most useful door-to-door route takes 40m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 40 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.
40 km
Ghent 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.
- 1Ghent → Brugesbus
FlixBus·40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
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.
Departures from Ghent to Bruges
FlixBus runs 16 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:30 and the last at 20:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 16 | 06:30 | 20:00 |
All departures
- 06:30
- 07:30
- 08:30
- 10:40
- 11:40
- 12:35
- 13:05
- 13:35
- 14:05
- 14:35
- 15:05
- 17:25
- 18:00
- 18:25
- 19:00
- 20:00
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
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Ghent to Bruges works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Ghent to Bruges, about 40 min. In total it's roughly €5 over 40 min, direct, no transfers.
Ghent to Bruges: common questions
How long does it take to get from Ghent to Bruges?
The most useful route takes about 40m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Ghent to Bruges?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 06:30 and the last at 20:00, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Ghent to Bruges?
16 a day with FlixBus, between 06:30 and 20:00.
How far is Bruges from Ghent?
About 40 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Ghent to Bruges cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €5 to €6. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Ghent to Bruges?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from Ghent to Bruges without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 40m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Ghent 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 Oct 2026