Bruges is the capital of West Flanders in northwest Belgium and it’s one of the best preserved medieval towns in Europe. Its beautiful canals, narrow cobbled streets and impressive architecture make it a must-visit destination if you’re travelling in Belgium. If you’re flying to Antwerp, you can easily get directly from Antwerp Airport to Bruges by taxi or train.
Taking an airport taxi is the most convenient transportation option to get from Antwerp Airport to Bruges quickly and comfortably. You can take a taxi from the airport taxi rank or pre-book your airport transfer and have a driver waiting for you as soon as you touch down. Both options are ideal if tracking train timetables seems like too much hassle and you prefer private door-to-door service. The trip takes about 1 hour and 35 minutes to cover the 95 km distance and you can expect to pay on average about €170 for a standard taxi.
Taking the train from Antwerp Airport to Bruges is a much cheaper alternative, ideal for travellers who don’t wish to spend much on transportation and don’t mind navigating the public transport network. There is no train station at the airport though, so you’ll need to reach Antwerpen-Berchem first, which is about 2 km away from the airport; buses 51/52/53 departing from the airport can get you there in less than 10 minutes, or you can get a taxi. For the trip by train, you can expect to pay €16.80 for the train ticket and any additional transportation costs to the train station, depending on how you choose to get there. The total trip takes around 1 hour and 50 minutes.
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