How to travel from Bruges to Ardennes, Belgium

The distance between Bruges and Ardennes is around 253km (157 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bruges to Ardennes by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ArdennesBruges if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord then Reims and then to Poix-Terron.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Lille then Reims Central Train Station and then to Poix-Terron.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Ardennes.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance253km (157 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bruges and Ardennes

There are several options for getting from Bruges to Ardennes by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €34 ($34).

The distance between Bruges and Ardennes is around 253km (157 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 216km (134 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Bruges and Ardennes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bruges to Ardennes is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €34 ($34).

The cheapest way to travel between Bruges and Ardennes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bruges and Ardennes. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bruges to Ardennes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Paris l'Est and Reims. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Belgian Railways, Thalys, TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Bruges and Ardennes. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bruges and Ardennes. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bruges to Ardennes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lille and Reims Central Train Station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus and Swiss PostAuto run regular bus services between Bruges and Ardennes. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 7h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bruges to Ardennes. We recommend that you take the train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord then Reims and then to Poix-Terron. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Ardennes is Liege Airport (LGG) (LGG) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Ardennes. Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) (CRL) and Brussels Airport (BRU) (BRU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bruges and Ardennes. The distance is around 253km (157 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bruges to Ardennes is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €225 ($225).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bruges and Ardennes

Transport options from Bruges to Ardennes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4hrs
€225($225)
every 4 hours618km (384 miles)
Train via Kortrijk4h 30m
€71($71)
once daily279km (174 miles)
Bus
7h 15m
€18($18)
3 times a week508km (316 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
€34($34)
on demand253km (157 miles)

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Airports near Ardennes

The following major airports near Ardennes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Belgium and internationally.

LGG
Liege Airport (LGG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Ardennes
CRL
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Ardennes
BRU
Brussels Airport (BRU)
International Airport
Distance
121km (75 miles) from Ardennes