How to get from Bruges to Nijlen by bus and train?

From Bruges to Nijlen by bus and train

To get from Bruges to Nijlen in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Bruges station to Anvers-Berchem station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 85 bus from Lier Station Perron 4 station to Nijlen Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min.

126min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 8585
Walk to Nijlen
Leaves from Bruges

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bruges
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Berchem
    83 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Turnhout
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lierre
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lier Station Perron 4
    ID 106989
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8585
    Wait for bus
    85
    Herentals Station Perron 1
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nijlen Station
    ID 107014
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Nijlen
    Walk to
    Nijlen
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Bruges to Nijlen by train

To get from Bruges to Nijlen in Belgium, take the IC train from Bruges station to Anvers-Berchem station. Next, take the S33 train from Anvers-Berchem station to Nijlen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min.

148min
Train - IC
IC
Train - S33
S33
Leaves from Bruges

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bruges
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Berchem
    83 min
  • 4
    Train - S33S33
    Wait for train
    S33
    Mol
  • 5
    Ride to train station Nijlen
    Ride to train station
    Nijlen
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bruges to Nijlen

The distance between Bruges, Belgium and Nijlen, Belgium is approximately 124.6 km, which can typically be travelled in 126 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bruges to Nijlen by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Bruges

Bruges is located at Bruges, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Brugge Station Perron C8.

Train stations close to Bruges:

  • Bruges-Saint-Pierre

Bus stations close to Bruges:

  • Brugge Station Perron C8
  • Brugge Station Perron C6
  • Brugge Station Perron B1

Public transit stations close to Nijlen, Belgium

Nijlen is located at Nijlen, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Nijlen Tulpenstraat.

Train stations close to Nijlen:

  • Kessel
  • Nijlen

Bus stations close to Nijlen:

  • Nijlen Tulpenstraat
  • Nijlen Goorstraat
  • Nijlen Kerk

Related Routes

From Bruges to Nijlen by train

To get from Bruges to Nijlen in Belgium, take the IC train from Bruges station to Anvers-Berchem station. Next, take the S33 train from Anvers-Berchem station to Nijlen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min.

148min
Train - IC
IC
Train - S33
S33
Leaves from Bruges

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bruges
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Berchem
    83 min
  • 4
    Train - S33S33
    Wait for train
    S33
    Mol
  • 5
    Ride to train station Nijlen
    Ride to train station
    Nijlen
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Bruges to Nijlen?

    The fastest way takes 126 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line 85.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Bruges to Nijlen?

    The alternative route takes 148 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line S33.

  • Is there a direct train between Bruges and Nijlen?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 6 min.

  • Which train line goes from Bruges to Nijlen?

    The IC train line goes from Anvers-Central station near Bruges in Brugge to Anvers-Berchem station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Anvers-Berchem station near Nijlen in Belgium.

  • How long does it take to travel from Bruges to Nijlen by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Bruges in Brugge and Nijlen in Belgium by train and bus is about 2 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Bruges to get to Nijlen?

    Get on the IC train from the Anvers-Central station near Bruges in Brugge.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Bruges and Nijlen?

    Get off the train at the Anvers-Berchem stop, which is closest to Nijlen in Belgium.