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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 23 Oct
£5
Average ticket price on 23 Oct
£5
Fastest journey on 23 Oct
13 m
Average journey duration on 23 Oct
13 m
Trains on 23 Oct
65
Distance
22 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ostend to Bruges is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ostend to Bruges will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
On Fri 23 Oct, we found 65 trains from Ostend to Bruges, including 49 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 22 km distance in an average of 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 13 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.
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1809Trains from Ostend to Bruges run on average 22 times per day, taking around 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 17 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 22 km distance in 13m.
Distance 22 km |
Average train duration 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 13m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
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The table below shows live departures for Ostend to Bruges trains for tomorrow, Friday 23 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1806 | 6:09 Ostende | 0h13 | 6:22 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
1806+ 576 | 6:09 Ostende | 0h29 | 6:38 Bruges-St.-Pieters | 1 change | |
7904 | 6:28 Ostende | 0h14 | 6:42 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
7956 | 6:28 Ostende | 0h14 | 6:42 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
7002 | 6:34 Ostende | 0h14 | 6:48 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
806 | 6:38 Ostende | 0h14 | 6:52 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
506 · 7057 | 6:43 Ostende | 0h29 | 7:12 Bruges-St.-Pieters | 1 change | |
506 | 6:43 Ostende | 0h13 | 6:56 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
408 | 6:58 Ostende | 0h14 | 7:12 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
1807+ 577 | 7:08 Ostende | 0h30 | 7:38 Bruges-St.-Pieters | 1 change | |
1807 | 7:08 Ostende | 0h13 | 7:21 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
807 | 7:37 Ostende | 0h14 | 7:51 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
507 | 7:42 Ostende | 0h13 | 7:55 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
2307 | 7:58 Ostende | 0h14 | 8:12 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
1808+ 578 | 8:09 Ostende | 0h29 | 8:38 Bruges-St.-Pieters | 1 change | |
1808 | 8:09 Ostende | 0h13 | 8:22 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
508 | 8:42 Ostende | 0h13 | 8:55 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
2308 | 8:58 Ostende | 0h14 | 9:12 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
1809+ 579 | 9:09 Ostende | 0h29 | 9:38 Bruges-St.-Pieters | 1 change | |
1809 | 9:09 Ostende | 0h13 | 9:22 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
509 | 9:42 Ostende | 0h13 | 9:55 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
2309 | 9:58 Ostende | 0h14 | 10:12 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
1810 | 10:09 Ostende | 0h13 | 10:22 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
1810+ 580 | 10:09 Ostende | 0h29 | 10:38 Bruges-St.-Pieters | 1 change | |
510 | 10:42 Ostende | 0h13 | 10:55 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
2310 | 10:58 Ostende | 0h14 | 11:12 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
1811+ 581 | 11:09 Ostende | 0h29 | 11:38 Bruges-St.-Pieters | 1 change | |
1811 | 11:09 Ostende | 0h13 | 11:22 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
511 | 11:42 Ostende | 0h13 | 11:55 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
2311 | 11:58 Ostende | 0h14 | 12:12 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
1812 | 12:09 Ostende | 0h13 | 12:22 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
1812+ 582 | 12:09 Ostende | 0h29 | 12:38 Bruges-St.-Pieters | 1 change | |
512 | 12:42 Ostende | 0h13 | 12:55 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
2312 | 12:58 Ostende | 0h14 | 13:12 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
1813+ 583 | 13:09 Ostende | 0h29 | 13:38 Bruges-St.-Pieters | 1 change | |
1813 | 13:09 Ostende | 0h13 | 13:22 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
513 | 13:42 Ostende | 0h13 | 13:55 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
2313 | 13:58 Ostende | 0h14 | 14:12 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
1814+ 584 | 14:09 Ostende | 0h29 | 14:38 Bruges-St.-Pieters | 1 change | |
1814 | 14:09 Ostende | 0h13 | 14:22 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
514 | 14:42 Ostende | 0h13 | 14:55 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
2314 | 14:58 Ostende | 0h14 | 15:12 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
1815+ 585 | 15:09 Ostende | 0h29 | 15:38 Bruges-St.-Pieters | 1 change | |
1815 | 15:09 Ostende | 0h13 | 15:22 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
515 | 15:42 Ostende | 0h13 | 15:55 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
2315 | 15:58 Ostende | 0h14 | 16:12 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
1816+ 586 | 16:09 Ostende | 0h29 | 16:38 Bruges-St.-Pieters | 1 change | |
1816 | 16:09 Ostende | 0h13 | 16:22 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
516 | 16:42 Ostende | 0h13 | 16:55 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
2316 · 8058 | 16:58 Ostende | 0h22 | 17:20 Bruges-St.-Pieters | 1 change | |
2316 | 16:58 Ostende | 0h14 | 17:12 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
1817+ 587 | 17:10 Ostende | 0h28 | 17:38 Bruges-St.-Pieters | 1 change | |
1817 | 17:10 Ostende | 0h13 | 17:23 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
817 | 17:37 Ostende | 0h14 | 17:51 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
517 | 17:42 Ostende | 0h13 | 17:55 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
2317 | 17:58 Ostende | 0h14 | 18:12 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
1818 | 18:10 Ostende | 0h13 | 18:23 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
1818+ 588 | 18:10 Ostende | 0h28 | 18:38 Bruges-St.-Pieters | 1 change | |
818 | 18:37 Ostende | 0h14 | 18:51 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
518 | 18:42 Ostende | 0h13 | 18:55 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
2318 | 18:58 Ostende | 0h14 | 19:12 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
1819 | 19:09 Ostende | 0h13 | 19:22 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
1819+ 589 | 19:09 Ostende | 0h29 | 19:38 Bruges-St.-Pieters | 1 change | |
519 | 19:42 Ostende | 0h13 | 19:55 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
2319 | 19:58 Ostende | 0h14 | 20:12 Bruges station | 0 changesdirect | |
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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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Ghent is known for its canals, medieval centre and lively student atmosphere. Historic quays, Gravensteen and Saint Bavo's Cathedral give the city a cultured yet relaxed character.
There are 26 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 39 km distance in 19m.

Brussels mixes stately squares and Art Nouveau buildings with a relaxed café culture and multilingual character. Known as Belgium’s capital and a hub of European politics, it is also closely associated with waffles, chocolate and comic art.
There are 52 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 88 km distance in 51m.

Antwerp is known for diamonds, fashion and the baroque legacy of Rubens. Its compact centre pairs grand guild houses and lively squares with a creative, modern waterfront.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 82 km distance in 1h 12m.

Ostend is Belgium’s best-known seaside city, with a wide beach, busy port and long promenade. It is known for seafood, the art of James Ensor and a coastal character that feels lively yet down to earth.
There are 20 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 22 km distance in 12m.

Leuven is known for its historic university, brewing heritage and energetic student life. Its Gothic centre, led by the Grote Markt and Town Hall, feels grand yet easy-going.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 110 km distance in 1h 23m.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ostend 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 Ostend to Bruges trains use the Oostende to Brugge station pair, with some services arriving at Brugge-St.-Pieters. Use this guide to compare Ostend and Bruges train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Oostende is 1 km from Ostend city centre. Public transport options include:
Oostende 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 Lobster, Bistro Mathilda
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Oostende. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Oostende. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Oostende: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Oostende: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oostende: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Bero, Andromeda Hotel, Hotel Mercure Oostende.
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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