Family cycling Bruges

Travel options to Bruges

1. Arriving by car

   -Motorway access : Bruges is easily accessible via the E40 and E403 motorways. Travelers from Germany can, for example, travel via Aachen, the E40 and Ghent.

   Parking : For guests arriving by car, there are several parking garages and long-term parking lots. The Parking Station near the train station is particularly recommended, offering affordable rates of approximately €5 per day. Alternatively, there is the Parking Centrum 't Zand for about €15 per day.

   - Return to the car : As 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.

   - Taking bicycles on board : Bicycles can easily be taken on Belgian regional trains. There is a fee of approximately 5 euros; 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 at the Bruges bus station near the main train station.

   - Bicycle transport : Bicycle transport is sometimes possible on long-distance buses, but should be booked in advance.

4. Arriving by plane

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

   - Charleroi Airport (CRL) : This airport is mainly served by low-cost airlines. A shuttle bus takes passengers to Brussels South Station in about one hour , from where they can continue by train to Bruges.

   - Car rental options : Rental cars are available at both airports. The drive to Bruges takes approximately 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, e.g., Brussels, Antwerp, and Ghent. The train to Brussels runs approximately every 30 minutes and takes about 1 hour (tickets approximately €15-20). From there, numerous connections are available for international travel.

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

3. Departure by bus

   - Long-distance buses : Several long-distance buses connect Bruges with other European cities. This is a cost-effective way to travel.

4. Departure by plane

   - Train connection to the airport : For the return journey, there is a direct train connection from Bruges to Brussels Airport (Zaventem) (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.