Family cycling Bruges

Travel options to Bruges

1. Arriving by car

   motorway connection: Bruges is easily accessible via the E40 and E403 motorways. Travellers from Germany can, for example, arrive via Aachen, the E40 and Ghent.

   - Parking: For guests arriving by car, there are several parking garages and long-term parking spaces. The parking station near the train station, which offers cheap rates of around 5 euros per day. Alternatively, there is the Parking Centrum 't Zand for about 15 euros per day.

   - Return to the car: Since the tour ends in Bruges, guests can leave their car in one of the parking lots for the entire trip and conveniently pick it up again after the tour.

2. Arriving by train

   - International train connections: Bruges is very well connected to the European rail network:
   Thalys & ICE: Direct connections from Germany (eg Cologne) and the Netherlands via Brussels. From the station Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid A train to Bruges leaves every 30 minutes (journey time approx. 1 hour, tickets approx. 15-20 euros).
   Eurostar: Guests from Great Britain can travel to Brussels with the Eurostar and change there.

   - Bicycle transport: Bicycles can be taken on Belgian regional trains without any problem. There is a fee of around 5 euros and a reservation is usually not necessary.

3. Arriving by bus

   - Long-distance buses to Bruges: Providers such as FlixBus and BlaBlaBus offer connections to Bruges. The buses usually arrive on Bruges bus station near the main train station.

   - Bicycle transport: It is sometimes possible to take bicycles on long-distance buses, but this should be booked in advance.

4. Arriving by plane

   - Brussels Airport (BRU): Belgium's largest airport is about 1,5 hours by train from Bruges. There is a direct train connection from the airport to Brussels Central Station, from where connecting trains leave for Bruges. The total journey time is about 1,5 hours (tickets about 20-25 euros).

   - Charleroi Airport (CRL): This airport is mainly served by low-cost airlines. A shuttle bus takes travelers to the airport in about 1 hour. Brussels South Station, from there you continue by train to Bruges.

   - rental car options: Rental cars are available at both airports. The journey to Bruges takes about 1,5 hours.

Departure options from Bruges

1. return journey by car

   - Since the tour ends in Bruges, guests can easily return to their parked car. All parking lots in Bruges are easily accessible, making the return journey hassle-free.

2. Departure by train

   - Train connections from Bruges: There are regular connections to various Belgian and international destinations, eg Brussels, Antwerp and Ghent. The train to Brussels leaves approximately every 30 minutes and takes about 1 hour (tickets about 15-20 euros). From there, there are numerous connections for international travel.

   - Bicycle transport: Bicycles can also be taken on regional trains for the return journey (approx. 5 euros).

3. Departure by bus

   - long-distance buses: Various long-distance buses connect Bruges with other European cities. This is a cost-effective way to get there.

4. Departure by plane

   - Train connection to the airport: For the return journey, there is a direct train connection from Bruges to Brussels-Zaventem Airport (approx. 1,5 hours). Transfers to other airports such as Charleroi are also possible, either by train or shuttle.

Please note that all arrival and departure options must be organized and booked independently by the travelers. The information provided here is for guidance only and is not binding. The responsibility for organizing the arrival and departure lies entirely with the customer. Prices and availability are subject to change.