Often asked: Train From Brussels Airport To Bruges?

Is there a direct train from Brussels airport to Bruges?

Yes, it is possible to travel from Brussels–Airport-Zaventem to Bruges (Brugge) without having to change trains. There are 18 direct trains from Brussels–Airport-Zaventem to Bruges (Brugge) each day.

How do I get from Brussels airport to the train station?

There is a train service from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Brussels Central Station every 10 minutes between 5am and midnight, 7 days a week. The ride takes 18 minutes and costs €12,70. However you will need to deal with public transport from the central station to your hotel.

Does Brussels airport have a train station?

The train station is located directly under the departures and arrivals halls, at level -1. The platform is easily reached by lift or escalator. With the train, you can travel from Brussels Airport to various Belgian cities or to our neighbours.

How much is a train ticket from Brussels to Bruges?

Brussels to Bruges InterCity (IC) trains run from Brussels Midi to Bruges roughly every 30 minutes. The fare is €14.40 each way, buy a ticket & hop on. A Weekend return is €15.80.

Is Bruges expensive?

Bruges isn’t as expensive as one might think, considering it’s so often jammed with visitors. The attractions may not be terribly cheap, but the very helpful Bruges Card is available for free at all the hostels and some budget hotels, and that shaves a couple euros off the prices of most things.

How long do you need in Bruges?

As a minimum, we recommend 3-4 days in Belgium. With 3 days, you can briefly visit the most beautiful cities such as Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent, and Bruges. If you have 4 days, you can also visit some of the famous Belgian war sites.

Are there 2 airports in Brussels?

Brussels has two international airports servicing premium and budget airlines alike. One is at the edge of Brussels city and the other one 55km (36 miles) southward.

Is Brussels Midi The Central Station?

Is Central Station the same as Brussels Midi? Thanks. No, the Central is the one closer to Grand Place. Brussels Midi is also referred to as “Zuid”.

Do they speak English in Belgium?

The Belgians speak English very well and are happy to speak it with you. Brussels seemed completely French dominated as far as language spoken so just the basic greetings should do fine. We found the Belgians to be very warm and welcoming to us, especially the younger crowd.

How do I get from Brussels to Bruges?

It takes an average of 58m to travel from Brussels to Bruges (Brugge) by train, over a distance of around 55 miles (88 km).

Brussels to Bruges (Brugge) by train.

Journey time	From 54m
Arrival station	Bruges (Brugge)
Changes	Direct trains available
Train and bus operators	SNCB, Flixbus

Can you leave Brussels airport during a layover?

The strange thing is, it’s actually quite easy to leave the transit zone in Brussels without your baggage. So the only time they can know if you‘ve left the transit area is if you‘ve either missed your flight or try to reenter the security zone with a boarding pass that was issued in another airport.

Can I leave the airport and come back?

For most layovers, you can leave the transit area (and airport) in between flights, as long as you have a visa (if necessary) and go through customs and immigration on the way out, and of course you’ll have to pass through security again on your way back into the airport.

Is Bruges worth visiting?

Must visits in Bruges

Bruges isn’t that big, but it has plenty to do when you’re there. Experience the midieval city yourself – Wandering around in the small but midieval center of Bruges will open your eyes. It’s probably the most well preserved midieval city of Europe. So definitely worth a visit.

Which is better Ghent or Bruges?

Both Ghent and Bruges are ideal for exploring on foot, and they feature first in our mega-list of the most walkable cities in Europe. However, Ghent is slightly larger than Bruges and at times, you may need to take the tram or bus. For Bruges, you don’t really need any public transport.

Does my Eurostar ticket include travel to Bruges?

Your Any Belgian Station ticket covers your Eurostar journey to Brussels, plus the local train to Bruges. At Brussels-Midi/Zuid, head down to the main station and check the departure boards for the next train to Bruges.