- Must visit
Sint-Janshospitaal
Major city museum in a medieval hospital, presenting Bruges art and history around Memling’s works and the former infirmary.
Cheapest price on 07 Sept
£19
Average ticket price on 07 Sept
£19
Fastest journey on 07 Sept
2 h 15 m
Average journey duration on 07 Sept
2 h 23 m
Trains on 07 Sept
4
Distance
151 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hasselt to Bruges is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hasselt to Bruges will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
On Mon 07 Sept, we found 4 trains from Hasselt to Bruges, including 4 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 151 km distance in an average of 2 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 26 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hasselt to Bruges among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, while a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 151 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£21 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest | £25 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hasselt to Bruges:
A coach is £9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hasselt to Bruges costing on average £21.
Other travel options to Bruges take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 33m.
Tickets start at around £21 compared to roughly £25 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £3. The journey takes 2h 14m versus 2h 8m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with SNCB.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Hasselt to Bruges trains for today, Sunday 6 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1530 · 2831 | 8:02 Hasselt station | 3h01 | 11:03 Bruges station | 1 change | |
1530 · 2831+ 13161 | 8:02 Hasselt station | 3h36 | 11:38 Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2 changes | |
18231 | 8:46 Hasselt station | 3h01 | 11:47 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
18231 · 13162 | 8:46 Hasselt station | 3h52 | 12:38 Bruges-St.-Pieters | 1 change | |
1531 · 2832+ 13162 | 8:52 Kiewit | 3h46 | 12:38 Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2 changes | |
1531 · 2832 | 9:02 Hasselt station | 3h01 | 12:03 Bruges station | 1 change | |
1531 · 2832+ 13162 | 9:02 Hasselt station | 3h36 | 12:38 Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2 changes | |
4930 · 19734 · 3633 · 13062 | 9:43 Hasselt station | 3h12 | 12:55 Bruges station | 3 changes | |
1532 · 2833+ 13163 | 9:52 Kiewit | 3h46 | 13:38 Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2 changes | |
1532 · 2833+ 13163 | 10:02 Hasselt station | 3h36 | 13:38 Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2 changes | |
1532 · 2833 | 10:02 Hasselt station | 3h01 | 13:03 Bruges station | 1 change | |
4931 · 19732 · 3634 · 13063 | 10:43 Hasselt station | 3h12 | 13:55 Bruges station | 3 changes | |
1533 · 2834+ 13164 | 10:52 Kiewit | 3h46 | 14:38 Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2 changes | |
1533 · 2834 | 11:02 Hasselt station | 3h01 | 14:03 Bruges station | 1 change | |
1533 · 2834+ 13164 | 11:02 Hasselt station | 3h36 | 14:38 Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2 changes | |
4932 · 19718 · 3635 · 13064 | 11:43 Hasselt station | 3h12 | 14:55 Bruges station | 3 changes | |
1534 · 2835+ 13165 | 11:52 Kiewit | 3h46 | 15:38 Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2 changes | |
1534 · 2835 | 12:02 Hasselt station | 3h01 | 15:03 Bruges station | 1 change | |
1534 · 2835+ 13165 | 12:02 Hasselt station | 3h36 | 15:38 Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2 changes | |
4933 · 19720 · 3636 · 13065 | 12:43 Hasselt station | 3h12 | 15:55 Bruges station | 3 changes | |
1535 · 2836+ 13166 | 12:52 Kiewit | 3h46 | 16:38 Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2 changes | |
1535 · 2836+ 13166 | 13:02 Hasselt station | 3h36 | 16:38 Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2 changes | |
1535 · 2836 | 13:02 Hasselt station | 3h01 | 16:03 Bruges station | 1 change | |
4934 · 19738 · 3637 · 13066 | 13:43 Hasselt station | 3h12 | 16:55 Bruges station | 3 changes | |
1536 · 2837+ 13167 | 13:52 Kiewit | 3h46 | 17:38 Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2 changes | |
1536 · 2837+ 13167 | 14:02 Hasselt station | 3h36 | 17:38 Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2 changes | |
1536 · 2837 | 14:02 Hasselt station | 3h01 | 17:03 Bruges station | 1 change | |
4935 · 19722+ 18246 | 14:43 Hasselt station | 2h46 | 17:29 Bruges station | 2 changes | |
4935 · 19722+ 18246 · 13167 | 14:43 Hasselt station | 2h55 | 17:38 Bruges-St.-Pieters | 3 changes | |
1537 · 2838+ 13168 | 14:52 Kiewit | 3h46 | 18:38 Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2 changes | |
1537 · 2838 | 15:02 Hasselt station | 3h01 | 18:03 Bruges station | 1 change | |
1537 · 2838+ 13168 | 15:02 Hasselt station | 3h36 | 18:38 Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2 changes | |
4936 · 19724 · 3639 · 13068 | 15:43 Hasselt station | 3h12 | 18:55 Bruges station | 3 changes | |
1538 · 2839+ 13169 | 15:52 Kiewit | 3h46 | 19:38 Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2 changes | |
1538 · 2839 | 16:02 Hasselt station | 3h01 | 19:03 Bruges station | 1 change | |
1538 · 2839+ 13169 | 16:02 Hasselt station | 3h36 | 19:38 Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2 changes | |
4937 · 19726 · 3640 · 13069 | 16:43 Hasselt station | 3h12 | 19:55 Bruges station | 3 changes | |
1539 · 2840 | 17:02 Hasselt station | 3h01 | 20:03 Bruges station | 1 change | |
4938 · 19728 · 3641 · 13070 | 17:43 Hasselt station | 3h12 | 20:55 Bruges station | 3 changes | |
1540 · 2841 | 18:02 Hasselt station | 3h01 | 21:03 Bruges station | 1 change | |
4939 · 19730 · 3642 · 13071 | 18:43 Hasselt station | 3h12 | 21:55 Bruges station | 3 changes | |
1541 · 2842 | 19:02 Hasselt station | 3h01 | 22:03 Bruges station | 1 change | |
1542 · 2843 | 20:02 Hasselt station | 3h01 | 23:03 Bruges station | 1 change | |
1543 · 544 | 21:02 Hasselt station | 3h11 | 0:13 Bruges station | 1 change | |
4942 · 722+ 70059 | 21:43 Hasselt station | 3h55 | 1:38 Bruges station | 2 changes | |
1544+ 576 | 21:52 Kiewit | 8h46 | 6:38 Bruges-St.-Pieters | 1 change | |
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Trains from Hasselt to Bruges run on average 21 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:43, the last at 23:24. The fastest train covers the 151 km distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 151 km |
Average train duration 2h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 21 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 15m |
First train 0:43 |
Last train 23:24 |
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Best time to book 6 days |
Discover the best of Bruges — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bruges trip today.
Major city museum in a medieval hospital, presenting Bruges art and history around Memling’s works and the former infirmary.
Museum dedicated to Flemish Primitives and later Bruges masters. Essential for visitors interested in painting and the city’s artistic past.
Engaging museum on Flemish life, traditions, crafts, and folklore. A strong local favourite for understanding daily culture in Bruges.
Bruges’ central market square with colourful guild houses, the Belfry, and lively street life. A natural starting point for most visits.
Small square and canal-side scene with one of Bruges’ most photographed views. Ideal for a short pause and classic city pictures.
Quiet courtyard of white almshouses and trees near the centre. A serene place for a gentle walk and a break from busier streets.
A rich beef stew slowly cooked with dark Belgian beer, often served with chips. It is a Flemish classic deeply rooted in local pub cooking.
Belgian-style moules, usually steamed with white wine, celery and onion, then served with chips. A staple meal across Bruges and the North Sea coast.
Crisp twice-fried chips served with mayonnaise or other sauces. Belgian frites are a point of local pride and an everyday favourite in Bruges.
Refined Belgian dining in an elegant canal-side setting, with seasonal menus and a polished atmosphere.
Classic spot for Belgian fries with a broad sauce selection. Casual, quick and well known for a quintessential local snack.
Well-established restaurant focused on Belgian seafood and seasonal dishes, with a cosy and intimate dining room.
Moderate for Belgium: hotels and dining in the historic centre are pricier, but local cafés, supermarkets and walkable sights help keep daily costs manageable.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent restaurant service. Taxi fares are often rounded up. In cafés, small change is appreciated but not expected.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hasselt to Bruges by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bruges, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hasselt to Bruges trains use the Hasselt to Brugge station pair, with some services arriving at Brugge-St.-Pieters. Use this guide to compare Hasselt and Bruges train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hasselt has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant De Goei Goesting, Brasserie De Boulevard
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Hasselt. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Hasselt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hasselt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hasselt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hasselt: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Hasselt, Radisson Blu Hotel Hasselt, YUP Hotel.
Kiewit is 2 km from Hasselt city centre. Public transport options include:
Kiewit has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Kiewit.
ATMs are available at Kiewit.
Available at Kiewit: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kiewit.
Brugge is 1 km from Bruges city centre. Public transport options include:
Brugge has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Starbucks, Leonidas, Deliway Brugge Station, EXKi, De Kantine, Zest Fresh Juice Bar, FavouRRs
ATMs are aTM machines are located inside the main hall. .
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 21:30, Sat - Sun: 06:00 - 21:30. Information desks are located inside the corridor leading away from the platforms and towards the central exit.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the entrance inside the main station.
Available at Brugge: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Brugge: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brugge: Facilities include elevators and escalators to platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, barrier-free toilets and accessible parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Nearby hotels include Radisson Blu Hotel, Bruges, ibis budget Brugge Centrum Station, Hotel NH Brugge.
Brugge-St.-Pieters is 2 km from Bruges city centre. Public transport options include:
Brugge-St.-Pieters has practical services for this route, including Dining, Taxis, Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Brugge-St.-Pieters.
Available at Brugge-St.-Pieters: Taxis.
Available at Brugge-St.-Pieters: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brugge-St.-Pieters: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
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