How to travel from Namur to Bruges, Belgium

The distance between Namur and Bruges 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 Namur to Bruges 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 BrugesNamur if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Brugge.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)

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Bus

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

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
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Drive

Drive to Bruges.

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

There are several options for getting from Namur to Bruges by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 2h 35m. 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 Namur and Bruges is around 158km (98 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 142km (88 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Namur and Bruges by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

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

The cheapest way to travel between Namur and Bruges, 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 Namur and Bruges. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Namur and Bruges with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 2h 10m.

Belgian Railways run train services between Namur and Bruges. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Namur and Bruges. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Namur to Bruges. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brussels-North train station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Namur and Bruges. Buses run twice a week and take around 2h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Namur to Bruges. We recommend that you take the train to Brugge. instead which will take 2h 10m.

The closest major airport to Bruges is Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST) (OST) which is approximately 25km (16 miles) from Bruges. Brussels Airport (BRU) (BRU) and Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) (CRL) 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 Namur and Bruges. 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 Namur to Bruges is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €21 ($21).

How do I get from Namur to Bruges

Compare travel optionsbetween Namur and Bruges

Transport options from Namur to Bruges
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 10m
€21($21)
once daily158km (98 miles)
Train via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi2h 15m
€25($25)
every 30 mins158km (98 miles)
Bus
2h 35m
€18($18)
twice a week160km (99 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
€22($22)
on demand166km (103 miles)

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Airports near Bruges

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

OST
Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST)
International Airport
Distance
25km (16 miles) from Bruges
BRU
Brussels Airport (BRU)
International Airport
Distance
94km (59 miles) from Bruges
CRL
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
120km (74 miles) from Bruges