How to Travel from
Essen to Bruges
by Bus or Car
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Essen, Germany → Bruges, Belgium
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Essen to Bruges
Composite routes from Essen to Bruges
Cheapest
3 h 3 min
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285 km.
from $15
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Continue and take A 40 toward Duisburg
Duisburg, A 40, 16 km 163 м
16 km 163 м
Keep right and take A 3 toward Köln, Düsseldorf, Arnheim
Köln, Düsseldorf, Arnheim, A 3, 263 м
263 м
Keep left and take A 40 toward Venlo, Moers, Duisburg
Venlo, Moers, Duisburg, A 40, 4 km 264 м
4 km 264 м
Keep right and drive toward Venlo, Duisburg-Hochfeld, Duisburg-Häfen, -Ruhrort
Venlo, Duisburg-Hochfeld, Duisburg-Häfen, -Ruhrort, 369 м
369 м
Keep left and drive toward Duisburg-Hochfeld
Duisburg-Hochfeld, 275 м
275 м
Keep left toward A 40
A 40, 39 km 486 м
39 km 486 м
Keep right onto A67 and drive toward Venlo
Venlo, 405 м
405 м
Keep right onto A67
4 km 358 м
4 km 358 м
Keep right onto A67 and take A73 toward Venlo-West/Zuid, Venlo 3000-8000, Maastricht, Venray, Nijmegen
Venlo-West/Zuid, Venlo 3000-8000, Maastricht, Venray, Nijmegen, A73, 270 м
270 м
Keep left onto A67 and take A73 toward Venlo-West/Zuid, Venlo 4000-8000, Maastricht
Venlo-West/Zuid, Venlo 4000-8000, Maastricht, A73, 1 km 525 м
1 km 525 м
Keep left onto A67 and drive toward Eindhoven, Antwerpen, Venlo 8000-9900
Eindhoven, Antwerpen, Venlo 8000-9900, 10 km 790 м
10 km 790 м
Keep right onto A67 and take N277 toward Panningen, Ysselsteyn
Panningen, Ysselsteyn, N277, 16 km 170 м
16 km 170 м
Keep right onto A67 and take N279 toward Asten, Helmond, Meijel
Asten, Helmond, Meijel, N279, 23 km 9 м
23 km 9 м
Keep right onto A67 and take A67 toward Antwerpen, Eersel
Antwerpen, Eersel, A67, 9 km 33 м
9 km 33 м
Keep right onto A67 and take N397 toward Eersel, Bergeijk
Eersel, Bergeijk, N397, 67 km 376 м
67 km 376 м
Keep right and take Ring toward Ring
Ring, Ring, 187 м
187 м
Keep left and take Ring 1 toward Brugge, Gent, Brussel, Haven 1000-2000, Centrum Zuid
Brugge, Gent, Brussel, Haven 1000-2000, Centrum Zuid, Ring 1, 9 km 129 м
9 km 129 м
Keep right onto R1 and take R1, , , N420, , toward Rotterdam, Brugge, Haven, Zwijndrecht, Antwerpen-Linkeroever, P+R
Rotterdam, Brugge, Haven, Zwijndrecht, Antwerpen-Linkeroever, P+R, R1, , , N420, , , 68 km 248 м
68 km 248 м
Turn left onto Vakebuurtstraat
Vakebuurtstraat, 148 м
148 м
Keep right onto Butswervestraat
Butswervestraat, 1 km 118 м
1 km 118 м
Turn slight right onto Butswervestraat
Butswervestraat, 1 km 974 м
1 km 974 м
Turn slight left onto Pispot
Pispot, 1 km 600 м
1 km 600 м
Turn right onto Brugse Steenweg
Brugse Steenweg, 6 km 475 м
6 km 475 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bruggesteenweg
Bruggesteenweg, 5 km 57 м
5 km 57 м
Turn right onto Buiten de Kruispoort
Buiten de Kruispoort, 106 м
106 м
Turn left onto Buiten de Kruispoort
Buiten de Kruispoort, 15 м
15 м
Continue onto Langestraat
Langestraat, 1 km 50 м
1 km 50 м
Turn slight right onto Mallebergplaats
Mallebergplaats, 244 м
244 м
Turn slight right onto Vlamingstraat
Vlamingstraat, 42 м
42 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Bruges?
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Bruges is to bus which costs $28.26 - $40.22 and takes 5h 50m.
What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Bruges?
The fastest way to get from Essen to Bruges is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $50 - $76.09 .
Is there a direct bus between Essen and Bruges?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Bruges. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 50m.
Is there a direct train between Essen and Bruges?
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Bruges via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
How far is it from Essen to Bruges?
The distance between Essen and Bruges is 375 km. The road distance is 287.7 km.
How do I travel from Essen to Bruges without a car?
The best way to get from Essen to Bruges without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs $81.52 - $163.04 .
How long does it take to get from Essen to Bruges?
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Essen to Bruges, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Essen to Bruges bus from?
Essen to Bruges bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.
Where do I catch the Essen to Bruges train from?
Essen to Bruges train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Train or bus from Essen to Bruges?
The best way to get from Essen to Bruges is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs $81.52 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28.26 - $40.22 and takes 5h 50m.
Where does the Essen to Bruges bus arrive?
Essen to Bruges bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bruges station.
Where does the Essen to Bruges train arrive?
Essen to Bruges train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Can I drive from Essen to Bruges?
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Bruges is 288 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Essen to Bruges.
How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Bruges?
Book your Essen to Bruges train tickets online with Omio.
How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Bruges?
Book your Essen to Bruges bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
Where can I stay near Bruges?
There are 4082+ hotels available in Bruges. Prices start at $78.47 per night.
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