Cheap train tickets from Amsterdam to Bruges
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Bruges will cost around £ 94 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only £ 84.
Train schedule Amsterdam to Bruges
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Fastest train times from Amsterdam to Bruges
Fastest Journey
3 h 15 m
Average
3 h 15 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
173 km
It's difficult to get from Amsterdam to Bruges without changing at least once.
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Overview: Train from Amsterdam to Bruges
 | Distance | 107 miles (172 km) |
 | Average train duration | 3 h 15 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £58 (€65) |
 | Train frequency | 10 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 10 direct trains a day |
 | Train companies | Thalys, NS International | IC, Eurostar or NS International |
Trains from Amsterdam to Bruges cover the 107 miles (172 km) long route taking on average 3 h 15 min with our travel partners like Thalys, NS International | IC, Eurostar or NS International. Normally, there are 10 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around £58, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £36. Travellers depart most frequently from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Brugge.
Train providers: Thalys and Eurostar trains Amsterdam to Bruges
Buy your official Thalys and Eurostar train tickets from Amsterdam to Bruges from £36 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient route.
Eurostar is the premier high-speed railway service which connects the United Kingdom with Europe through the Channel Tunnel with journeys connecting London St Pancras International with Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam among other popular European cities. With its high-speed service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), the Eurostar makes travel between the UK and Europe as smooth and easy as possible. When you book your Amsterdam to Bruges train, you can choose between ticket types like Standard, Standard Premier (with spacious seats and light refreshments served), and Business Premier (with flexible travel options, spacious seats, lounge access, hot meals served and priority boarding).
Eurostar 's current ticket policies due to COVID-19 for your train to Bruges from Amsterdam are the following:
- Cashless payments recommended
- Online booking and check-in recommended
- Pre-reservation / seat allocation
Trains from Amsterdam to Bruges: Journey Details
Five trains from Amsterdam to Bruges depart every day. They are operated by Thalys, a high-speed service jointly owned by several European railways. The first departure is at around 8:15 a.m., and the last train leaves at just after 2:15 p.m. The journey takes just under or just over 3 hours, depending on whether one or two connections are made. Making two changes at Antwerpen Centraal and Gent St Pieters is the quickest option, with the slower journey connecting at Bruxelles-Midi.
Taking the Train from Amsterdam
Trains from Amsterdam to Bruges depart from Amsterdam Central Station in the heart of the city, and just a few minutes walk from hotels, museums and historic attractions. Bus services cover the surrounding villages and Amsterdam's suburbs, while trams run through the city centre. The most scenic way of getting around the city is on the hop-on hop-off water taxis. Amsterdam has a regular night bus service.
Getting into Bruges by Train
Bruges is one of the best preserved medieval towns in Europe, and with its many canals, pretty parks and beautiful buildings is the ideal place for a short, city break. Museums cover all tastes, from chocolate and beer, to the early paintings of Hans Memling in the Hospital of St John. Bruges Station is conveniently located for most of the city's attractions and hotels, with interesting walks through cobbled streets. Frequent buses run from the station to Markt Square, and a taxi rank is located outside the main entrance. Bruges is small enough to explore on foot, but De Lijn operate frequent bus routes around the city.
Travel Tips: Trains from Amsterdam to Bruges
Is cross-border travel by train between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Bruges, Belgium allowed?
Travel between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Bruges, Belgium by train is: Partially open.
Can I enter Belgium from Netherlands?
International entry status: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Belgium from Amsterdam?
Conditions of entry:
- Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 24 hours prior to arrival
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
What are the safety rules to follow in Bruges, Belgium?
All travellers in Belgium must observe these coronavirus safety measures:
- Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask: Mandatory
The information above was last checked on 23/05/2022. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Bruges from Amsterdam as this information can change.
What are the COVID-19 restrictions for my return trip to Netherlands from Bruges, Belgium?
The current restriction level for your return trip by train from Bruges to Amsterdam is: Fully open
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Netherlands from Belgium?
Reentry to Netherlands is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Belgium
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Netherlands from Bruges?
What are the entry requirements?
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Amsterdam, Netherlands?
The government of Netherlands has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask: Mandatory
Last verified on 23/05/2022. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your Bruges to Amsterdam train here.
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When travelling by train from Amsterdam to Bruges, which train station in Amsterdam do I depart from and which train station in Bruges do I arrive in?
Some of the Amsterdam train stations to Bruges you can start your journey from include Amsterdam Centraal, Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Amsterdam Amstel. Similarly, some of the arrival train stations in Bruges include Brugge and Brugge-St. -Pieters.
When travelling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving in Brugge.
Where do I find the Amsterdam train station to Bruges? Where is the Bruges train station?
The most popular departure train station with passengers for this journey, called Amsterdam Centraal, is located 0.9 miles (1.4 km) from the city centre of Amsterdam.
The most popular arrival train station, Brugge, is located 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre of Bruges.
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Important Stations and Airports for this Journey
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Tram lines: 2, 12, 4, 14, 13, 24, 17, 26
Ferry lines: 901, 906, 902, 907, 905
Bus lines: GVB 18, 21, 22, 48, 248, 281, 282, 283, 284, 285, 287, 288, 289, 291, 293, Connexxion 391, 394, N57, N47, N91, N94, EBS 305, 306, 314, 316, N01, N04, N10, N14
Train lines: Intercity, Intercity Express, Sprinter, Nightjet
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