How to travel from Bruges to Namur, Belgium

The distance between Bruges and Namur is around 158km (98 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.

4 routes found

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

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Train via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi

Take the train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and then to Namur.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)

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Bus

Take the bus to Brussels-North train station and then to Namur.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
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Drive

Drive to Namur.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance166km (103 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bruges and Namur

There are several options for getting from Bruges to Namur by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €22 ($22).

The distance between Bruges and Namur is around 158km (98 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 142km (88 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Bruges and Namur by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bruges to Namur is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx €22 ($22).

The cheapest way to travel between Bruges and Namur, 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 Namur. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bruges and Namur with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 2h 15m.

Belgian Railways run train services between Bruges and Namur. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2h 15m, 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 Namur. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bruges to Namur. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brussels-North train station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Bruges and Namur. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 2h 40m 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 Namur. We recommend that you take the train to Namur. instead which will take 2h 15m.

The closest major airport to Namur is Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) (CRL) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Namur. Liege Airport (LGG) (LGG) 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 Namur. The distance is around 166km (103 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bruges to Namur is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €21 ($21).

How do I get from Bruges to Namur

Compare travel optionsbetween Bruges and Namur

Transport options from Bruges to Namur
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi + 1 similar
2h 10m
€25($25)
every 30 mins158km (98 miles)
Train2h 15m
€21($21)
once daily158km (98 miles)
Bus
2h 40m
€18($18)
3 times a week160km (100 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
€22($22)
on demand166km (103 miles)

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Airports near Namur

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

CRL
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Namur
LGG
Liege Airport (LGG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
46km (29 miles) from Namur
BRU
Brussels Airport (BRU)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Namur