Getting to Bruges
Located less than an hour from Brussels, Bruges is a city with plenty of transport options. For citizens of EU countries that are situated close to Belgium, driving is a reasonable means of reaching the city, while for visitors from England, a combination of car ferry or Eurotunnel to France, followed by a drive, is also well within reasonable means. Travelling by air is of course the quickest and most popular way to get to Bruges, although without its own airport, passengers must fly to Brussels then make a connection via ground transportation.
By Car
From Folkestone in England, you can get to Calais with your car via the Eurotunnel then by taking the E40 motorway to Bruges via Ostend. From Lille in France, the E403 motorway leads to Bruges.
By Rail
Rail services operated by Belgian National Railways connect Bruges with major Belgian cities including Brussels, Antwerp and Ghent. There are also connections with cross-Channel ferry services at Ostend and Zeebrugge. From Paris, the Thalys high-speed train service goes direct from Brussels to Bruges, while a similar service from Amsterdam via Brussels is also available.
By Bus
The Eurolines bus company provides connections with Bruges from all over Europe, with daily services from London's Victoria Coach Station travelling via the Channel Tunnel. For more information visit their website at: www.eurolines.com/. Alternatively, the Dover to Calais ferry service offers frequent connections.
By Air
To get to Bruges via air, visitors must fly to Brussels International Airport then transfer by ground transportation. Bruges is located 110kms from Brussels and the journey can be made in around about an hour. Ground transportation options out of Brussels Airport include trains, buses, hire cars and taxis. Unless you intend to drive, rail is the best option for getting to Bruges from Brussels.
