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

From Bruges to Turnhout by bus and train

To get from Bruges to Turnhout you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the IC train from Bruges station to Antwerp Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X41 bus and finally take the 49 bus from Turnhout Hexagon station to Turnhout Graatakker station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 8 min. The bus and train schedule from Bruges may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Turnhout on the Moovit app.

188min
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X41X41
Bus - 4949
Walk to Turnhout
Leaves from Bruges

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bruges
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Antwerp Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Antwerp Central
    89 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Antwerp Central Station Platform 1
    ID 108005
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - X41X41
    Wait for bus
    X41
    Turnhout Market Platform 2
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Turnhout Hexagon
    ID 106233
    62 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Geel Hospital Main Entrance
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Turnhout Graatakker
    ID 108909
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Turnhout
    Walk to
    Turnhout
    Park Avenue
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Bruges to Turnhout by bus, light rail and train

To get from Bruges to Turnhout you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the IC train from Bruges station to Antwerp South station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 10 light rail and finally take the X41 bus from Antwerp Central Station Platform 1 station to Turnhout Market Platform 2 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 57 min. The bus and train schedule from Bruges may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Turnhout on the Moovit app.

177min
Train - IC
IC
Light Rail - 10
10
Bus - X41X41
Walk to Turnhout
Leaves from Bruges

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bruges
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Antwerp Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Antwerp South
    77 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Antwerp South Station
    ID 104407
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 10
    Wait for light rail
    10
    Wijnegem Fort Field
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Antwerp Central Station Platform 3
    11 min
  • 7
    Bus - X41X41
    Wait for bus
    X41
    Turnhout Market Platform 2
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Turnhout Market Platform 2
    ID 106235
    64 min
  • 9
    Walk to Turnhout
    Walk to
    Turnhout
    Park Avenue
    1.36 km • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bruges to Turnhout

The distance between Bruges and Turnhout is approximately 153.38 km, which can typically be travelled in 188 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bruges to Turnhout by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Turnhout – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Bruges to Turnhout

To check the bus and train schedule from Bruges to Turnhout using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Bruges) and destination (Turnhout), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and 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 bus and train schedules.

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From Bruges to Turnhout by bus, light rail and train

To get from Bruges to Turnhout you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the IC train from Bruges station to Antwerp South station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 10 light rail and finally take the X41 bus from Antwerp Central Station Platform 1 station to Turnhout Market Platform 2 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 57 min. The bus and train schedule from Bruges may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Turnhout on the Moovit app.

177min
Train - IC
IC
Light Rail - 10
10
Bus - X41X41
Walk to Turnhout
Leaves from Bruges

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bruges
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Antwerp Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Antwerp South
    77 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Antwerp South Station
    ID 104407
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 10
    Wait for light rail
    10
    Wijnegem Fort Field
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Antwerp Central Station Platform 3
    11 min
  • 7
    Bus - X41X41
    Wait for bus
    X41
    Turnhout Market Platform 2
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Turnhout Market Platform 2
    ID 106235
    64 min
  • 9
    Walk to Turnhout
    Walk to
    Turnhout
    Park Avenue
    1.36 km • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 188 minutes, using Train line Antwerp Central - Ostend, Bus line Express Bus Antwerp - Zoersel - Malle - Turnhout, Bus line 49.

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

    The alternative route takes 177 minutes, using Train line Antwerp Central - Ostend, Light Rail line 10, Bus line Express Bus Antwerp - Zoersel - Malle - Turnhout.

  • Is there a direct train between Bruges and Turnhout?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 8 min.

  • Which train line goes from Bruges to Turnhout?

    The IC train line goes from Antwerp Central station near Bruges in Brugge to Antwerp Central station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Antwerp Central station near Turnhout.

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

    The total travel time between Bruges and Turnhout by train and bus is about 3 hr 8 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the train at the Antwerp Central stop, which is closest to Turnhout.

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