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Compare bus and train for Bruges to Amsterdam

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bruges to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $37.

Distance: 107 miles (173 km)

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from Bruges to Amsterdam

How to get from Bruges to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Bruges to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:25 AM4h20
    Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
    1:45 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $561One-way
    0 transfers

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  • BlaBlaCar Bus50578 · 1659
    11:25 AM5h55
    Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
    5:20 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $421One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Intercity509 · 19707+Eurostar9321+NS International | IC Brussel1845
    9:58 AM2h47
    Bruges station
    12:45 PMAmsterdam Zuid
    $1571One-way
    3 transfers

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  • Intercity509 · 19707+Eurocity Direct9539
    9:58 AM2h58
    Bruges station
    12:56 PMAmsterdam Zuid
    $1171One-way
    2 transfers
  • Regional559+Intercity731+Eurocity Direct9539
    9:19 AM3h37
    Bruges-St.-Pieters
    12:56 PMAmsterdam Zuid
    $1171One-way
    2 transfers
  • Intercity510 · 19709+Eurocity Direct9543
    10:58 AM2h58
    Bruges station
    1:56 PMAmsterdam Zuid
    $1171One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:05 AM5h05
    Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
    1:10 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    $561One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:20 PM4h10
    Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
    6:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $471One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:05 AM5h25
    Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
    1:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $561One-way
    0 transfers

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How to Travel from Bruges to Amsterdam

The distance from Bruges to Amsterdam is 255 kilometers. There are a variety of transportation options between the two cities. It is possible to travel from Bruges to Amsterdam via bus, train or airplane. Buses are the most affordable way to travel from Bruges to Amsterdam.

Trains from Bruges to Amsterdam | Return trips from Amsterdam to Bruges

Bruges to Amsterdam Travel Comparison

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

Bus

€17

5:50 h

1 Week Ahead

Train

€73

3:10 h

2 Months Ahead

Flight

€241

1:00 h

2 Months Ahead



What is the best way to travel from Bruges to Amsterdam?

Cheapest way to travel from Bruges to Amsterdam

Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Bruges to Amsterdam. Buses traveling from Bruges to Amsterdam depart from Bruges' Sint-Michiels Station West and take nearly 6 hours to arrive at Amsterdam's Sloterdjik bus station. 1 bus travels from Bruges to Amsterdam per day except for Tuesdays and Thursdays when no bus is available. This Eurolines bus always departs Bruges at 2:25 p.m. Ridesharing services like BlaBlaCar also occasionally travel from Bruges to Amsterdam.


Fastest way to travel from Bruges to Amsterdam

Taking a flight from Bruges to Amsterdam only requires an hour of flight time; however, when travel time from Bruges to Brussels' airport is taken into consideration, taking a high-speed Thalys train is actually the fastest way to travel from Bruges to Amsterdam. Trains traveling from Bruges to Amsterdam depart from Brugge train station and take just over 3 hours to arrive at Amsterdam Centraal train station. Thalys trains travel from Bruges to Amsterdam 5 times per day. All trains require a transfer at Brussels Midi train station.


Most popular way to travel from Bruges to Amsterdam

Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Bruges to Amsterdam. While buses are significantly cheaper, they are not available every day of the week. As a result, ridesharing services like BlaBlaCar are growing in popularity. Traveling from Bruges to Amsterdam by train is both faster and significantly cheaper than taking a flight.


How to get from Bruges to Amsterdam

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Bruges to Amsterdam, 88,13% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Bruges to Amsterdam and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Bruges to Amsterdam

Travel to Amsterdam easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bruges to Amsterdam.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bruges and Amsterdam including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Bruges to Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of $17 (€13).

This is compared to other travel options from Bruges to Amsterdam:

A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bruges to Amsterdam costing on average $37 (€30).

The fastest way to travel from Bruges to Amsterdam is by train with an average journey time of 2h 55m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 10m.

The distance from Bruges to Amsterdam is approximately 107 miles (173 km).
The average frequency per day from Bruges to Amsterdam is:
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bruges and Amsterdam as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bruges to Amsterdam:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bruges station and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bruges to Amsterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
  • Travel with Intercity, Eurostar, Eurocity Direct, Deutsche Bahn, EuroCity, Regional, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, SNCB to go to Amsterdam by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bruges to Amsterdam:
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Bruges to Amsterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London, Copenhagen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Amsterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.
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