How much does a train ticket from Essen to Bruges cost?

The average train ticket price from Essen to Bruges is $101. The best way to find train tickets from Essen to Bruges is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Essen to Bruges?

A train trip between Essen and Bruges is around 5h 16m, although the fastest train will take about 4h 35m. This is the time it takes to travel the 165 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Essen and Bruges?

The number of trains from Essen to Bruges can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 8. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Essen to Bruges by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Essen to Bruges?

Trains traveling between Essen and Bruges leave from HBF or Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit and arrive at Centrum Station.

What are the best sights and things to do in Bruges?

Once in Bruges, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Gruuthuse Museum, Beguinage, Bladelin Court, St. Walburga's Church, Belfry.

Trains from Essen to Bruges | FlixTrain, FlixBus

Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Bruges.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$39 - $81	Average Duration8h 20m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train	Average Price$40 - $130	Average Duration5h 16m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Carpool	Average Price$21 - $37	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Essen to Bruges

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Bruges. The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day

3hAverage Duration

$21Cheapest ticket

11kgCO₂ emissions

Train Essen to Bruges: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$101

Average train trip duration5h 16m

Number of daily trains8

Earliest train departure7:09am

Distance165 miles (265 km)

Latest train departure7:45pm

Train Companies

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Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.6

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Essen to Bruges Train

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Where are the popular train stations and stops in Essen and Bruges?

Stops in Essen

A - HBF

B - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit

Stops in Bruges

A - Centrum Station

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About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Essen and Bruges is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Bruges.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Bruges you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Essen and Bruges, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Essen to Bruges while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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