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Compare train, coach and flight for Madrid to Bruges
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Bruges among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £75 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.3 - 3.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £75, while a train costs an average of £364.
Distance: 1313 km
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Most popular Flight | Coach | Train | Driving |
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£75 Average Price Cheapest | £92 Average Price | £364 Average Price | £231 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 21h 53m Average total duration 21h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 48m Average total duration 22h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.9 - 7.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Bruges:
A flight is £17 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Madrid to Bruges costing on average £92.
A flight is £289 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Bruges costing on average £364.
Other travel options to Bruges take longer:
Coach takes on average 21h 53m.
Train takes on average 22h 48m.
You'll arrive about 11h 35m sooner (3h 6m by flight vs 14h 41m by car) and save roughly £156 compared to fuel and tolls (£75 vs £231). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Bruges
How to get to Bruges from Madrid by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Bruges is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3160 · 5057922:3024h25Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses22:55Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West£541One-way1 change
Cheapest
3160 · 5057922:3024h25Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses22:55Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West£541One-way1 change
Fastest
SN373020:552h15Madrid Barajas Airport23:10Brussels Airport£2811One-way0 changes
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus14:5024h55Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses15:45Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West£1111One-way2 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus20:5021h35Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)18:25Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West£1111One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus20:2522h00Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses18:25Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West£1111One-way1 change
IB60116:352h25Madrid Barajas Airport19:00Brussels Airport£1381One-way0 changes
IB5979:052h20Madrid Barajas Airport11:25Brussels Airport£1711One-way0 changes
IB60320:102h25Madrid Barajas Airport22:35Brussels Airport£1711One-way0 changes
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Bruges:
A flight is £17 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Madrid to Bruges costing on average £92.
A flight is £289 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Bruges costing on average £364.
Other travel options to Bruges take longer:
Coach takes on average 21h 53m.
Train takes on average 22h 48m.
- Around 42 flights per day.
- Around 5 coaches per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Bruges as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Coaches mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Bruges by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa to go to Bruges by coach.
- Travel with Ryanair, Iberia, Air Europa, Brussels Airlines, Vueling, Volotea, TAP Portugal, Alba Star, Pascan Aviation, KLM, Lufthansa, ITA to go to Bruges by flight.
- 10 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Iberia, Air Europa, Brussels Airlines, Alba Star.
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