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How to get from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Brugge by train?

From Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Brugge by train

Take one direct train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Brugge in Belgium: take the IC train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station to Bruges station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The train schedule from Brussels Airport-Zaventem may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Brugge on the Moovit app.

97min
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Brugge
Leaves from Brussels Airport-Zaventem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Knokke
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruges
    86 min
  • 4
    Walk to Brugge
    Walk to
    Brugge
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Brugge by bus and train

To get from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Brugge in Belgium, take the R26 bus from Zaventem Brussels Airport Platform A station to Brussels North Drop-off Point station. Next, take the EXP train from Brussels North station to Bruges station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min. The train schedule from Brussels Airport-Zaventem may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Brugge on the Moovit app.

135min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R26R26
Train - EXP
EXP
Walk to Brugge
Leaves from Zaventem Brussels Airport Platform A

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Zaventem Brussels Airport Platform A
    ID 310735
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R26R26
    Wait for bus
    R26
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
    ID 303916
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels North
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - EXPEXP
    Wait for train
    EXP
    Ostend
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruges
    69 min
  • 7
    Walk to Brugge
    Walk to
    Brugge
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Brugge

The distance between Brussels Airport-Zaventem, Belgium and Brugge, Belgium is approximately 107.78 km, which can typically be travelled in 97 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Brugge by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train schedule from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Brugge

To check the train schedule from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Brugge using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Brussels Airport-Zaventem) and destination (Brugge), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest train schedules.

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From Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Brugge by bus and train

To get from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Brugge in Belgium, take the R26 bus from Zaventem Brussels Airport Platform A station to Brussels North Drop-off Point station. Next, take the EXP train from Brussels North station to Bruges station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min. The train schedule from Brussels Airport-Zaventem may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Brugge on the Moovit app.

135min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R26R26
Train - EXP
EXP
Walk to Brugge
Leaves from Zaventem Brussels Airport Platform A

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Zaventem Brussels Airport Platform A
    ID 310735
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R26R26
    Wait for bus
    R26
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
    ID 303916
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels North
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - EXPEXP
    Wait for train
    EXP
    Ostend
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruges
    69 min
  • 7
    Walk to Brugge
    Walk to
    Brugge
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Brugge?

    The fastest way takes 97 minutes, using Train line Knokke - Leuven.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Brugge?

    The alternative route takes 135 minutes, using Bus line Zaventem Brussels Airport - Bordet - Brussels North, Train line Louvain - Ostend.

  • Is there a direct train between Brussels Airport-Zaventem and Brugge?

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from Brussels Airport-Zaventem in Zaventem to Brugge in Belgium in 1 hr 37 min.

  • Which train line goes from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Brugge?

    The IC train line goes from Knokke station near Brussels Airport-Zaventem in Zaventem to Bruges station near Brugge in Belgium.

  • How long does it take to travel from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Brugge by train?

    The total travel time between Brussels Airport-Zaventem in Zaventem and Brugge in Belgium by train is about 1 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Brussels Airport-Zaventem to get to Brugge?

    Get on the IC train from the Knokke station near Brussels Airport-Zaventem in Zaventem.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Brussels Airport-Zaventem and Brugge?

    Get off the train at the Bruges station, which is closest to Brugge in Belgium.

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