To travel from Brussels Airport to Bruges, take a train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station to Brugge; the journey takes about 1 hour 25 minutes, and a few direct connections run each day. Official taxis wait outside the airport arrivals hall, while the train leaves you at Brugge station, about a 10-minute walk from Hotel Leopold.
- Airport train station: Beneath the departures and arrivals hall.
- Train journey: About 1 hour 25 minutes; a few direct connections run daily.
- Taxi: Official taxis wait outside arrivals; the airport gives no journey time or fare in these details.
- From Brugge station: The walk to the hotel takes about 10 minutes.
Train routes from Brussels Airport to Brugge
The train is a direct way to reach Brugge, and the airport station is beneath the departures and arrivals hall. SNCB-NMBS gives a typical journey time of 1 hour 25 minutes and says a few direct connections run each day.
Direct trains serve Brugge, while other journeys may involve a change. Check the live journey planner for departure times, platforms and stops, since journey times can vary. If you need assistance, SNCB-NMBS says it can be requested up to 3 hours in advance for trips without transfers between 06:30 and 21:00 at Brussels Airport-Zaventem and Brugge stations.
Train tickets and the airport supplement
Most tickets to or from Brussels Airport include the Brussels Airport Supplement automatically. Some ticket types require it separately; SNCB-NMBS gives the supplement as €6.90 per journey when it is not already included.
You need a valid ticket to or from Brussels Airport-Zaventem and, when required, the supplement to pass through the airport station gates. Check the ticket conditions before you travel so you know whether the supplement is included.
Taking a taxi or car
Official taxis queue directly outside the arrivals hall, and you can follow the airport signs to the taxi stand. Brussels Airport identifies its official taxis by a license plate with a “T” and a blue-and-yellow logo.
You can take an official taxi without booking ahead, or book a one-way or return taxi online. The available route facts do not establish a taxi fare or journey time from the airport to Bruges, so confirm those details with the operator before you set off. The airport lies about 82 minutes by car from the hotel.
Getting from Brugge station to the city centre
The walk from Brugge station to the hotel takes about 10 minutes. Bus stops are on ’t Zand square, right outside a hotel in Bruges.
If you plan to continue on foot, allow time to leave the station and make your way toward the centre.
Allowing time for the full journey
Allow about 1 hour 25 minutes for the train between Brussels Airport-Zaventem and Brugge, then about 10 minutes to walk from the station to the hotel. These are separate journey stages; build in extra time for the airport, waiting for a train or any change shown in your live itinerary.
For a direct train, the airport-to-Brugge leg avoids a transfer. Because only a few direct connections run each day, check the timetable for the departure that fits your arrival. If you are planning a day on foot after checking in, a walkable route through Bruges from morning to evening can help you plan what to combine.
Arrival details to confirm before travel
Train times and platforms can change, so check SNCB-NMBS’s real-time journey planner before travelling. The Brussels Airport Supplement is required for some tickets, and the ticket must cover travel to or from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to pass through the station gates.
For taxis, follow the airport signs to the official rank outside arrivals and check the taxi’s identifying marks. For details that may change, check the official site before you go: SNCB-NMBS for trains and tickets, and Brussels Airport for taxi information.
FAQs
Is there a direct train from Brussels Airport to Bruges?
Yes. SNCB-NMBS says a few direct connections run each day between Brussels Airport-Zaventem and Brugge.
How long is the train from Brussels Airport to Bruges?
The typical train journey takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. Journey times may vary, so check the live planner.
Where is the train station at Brussels Airport?
Brussels Airport-Zaventem railway station is beneath the airport departures and arrivals hall.
Can you take a taxi from Brussels Airport to Bruges?
Yes. Official taxis wait outside the arrivals hall, and you can take one without booking in advance or book online.