We tell you about all the ways to independently get from Paris to Bruges. Schedules and prices. Where to buy tickets and how to save money? Excursions from Paris to Bruges.
How to get by train from Paris to Bruges
The fastest way to get from Paris to Bruges on your own is by high-speed train. Thalys trains are equipped with Wi-Fi and have sockets. You will spend your time in comfort and find yourself in the Belgian city in 2.5 hours.
schedule... Thalys trains leave from Paris station Gare du nord and arrive at the Brussels station Gare du midi... Tourists make a short change for 10-20 minutes, and then on the Belgian train Intercity arrive at the Bruges station - Bruges... Alas, there are no direct trains Paris - Bruges.
Several trains run from Paris every day. The first departs at 6:13 and the last at 21:25. Check the Omio website for the exact timetable.
Where can I buy a ticket... For trains Paris - Bruges, you can take tickets at the ticket offices and electronic machines at the station. They cost from 60 euros. It is more convenient to buy online on the Russian-language service Omio or the website of the carrier Thalys. After payment, the ticket will be on your email. Print it out and show it to the controller on the train.
How to save... If you buy a ticket 1-2 months before your trip on the Thalys website, you will spend 37 euros for a second class ticket!
How to get by bus from Paris to Bruges
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Bruges on your own is by bus. The journey on direct flights takes 4.5 hours, and with transfers - 8-13 hours. The journey will be comfortable! Modern buses have spacious air-conditioned cabins with Wi-Fi, toilets, sockets and comfortable soft seats.
schedule... Direct Flixbus flights from Paris depart from the bus station Paris quai de bercy at 8:15, 14:00 and 17:20 and arrive at the station Bruges, on the Stationsplein, 5.
Changing buses stop in Lille - at the bus station Europe, in Brussels - at bus stations Nord or Midiand also in Amsterdam - at the train station Sloterdijk... Check the timetable on Omio or the carrier's website.
Where can I buy a ticket... Tourists buy tickets for the Paris - Bruges bus at the ticket office of the bus station. The ticket costs 16-64 euros. The price depends on the flight and time of purchase.
We advise you to take tickets online on the Russian-language service Omio or the carrier's website FlixBus. You do not have to stand in lines and study flight information in unfamiliar languages.
How to save... The cheapest tickets are usually from Flixbus. Follow the offers and buy in advance, then you will be able to get a ticket for only 10 euros.
Excursions from Paris to Bruges
If you like to travel with a guide, buy an individual or group excursion from Paris to Bruges. Excursion tours in Russian are conducted on comfortable buses. Duration - 8-10 hours. A trip to Brussels and Bruges by car for a mini-group of up to 8 people costs 150 euros each.
Look for excursions on the Sputnik and Tripster websites. Individual and group, no crowds of tourists and in Russian.
Paris to Bruges by car
Renting a car is convenient for those who are used to planning a trip on their own and love driving. The distance between Paris and Bruges is 287 km. The road along the A1 highway will take 3-3.5 hours.
Renting an economy class car with return in Paris will cost from 20 euros per day. For a trip to Bruges, you will spend about 23 liters of gasoline one way, which costs 30 euros. In addition, money will be needed to pay for parking and a toll road from Paris to Lille - 16.6 euros. Find out all the nuances of car rental abroad.
How to save... Take your car for a few days. Economy class car rental for a week starts from 100 euros.
What is the best way to get from Paris to Bruges
The most economical way to travel from Paris to Bruges on your own is by bus. For those who easily endure a long trip and do not want to pay for a hotel, we recommend taking the Paris - Bruges night bus. It departs at 23:30 and arrives at 12:25.
The fastest route for budget money is a high-speed train. There are no direct trains from Paris to Bruges, but even taking into account the change in Brussels, you will spend less time on the road than on the bus.
You can go with an excursion group. The bus will pick you up from the hotel, take you to the place, and a Russian-speaking guide will tell you about the history of Belgium, show you impressive architectural monuments and local attractions.
Car rental is suitable for travelers with children and tourists with large luggage. Plan your own autotrip for a few days, and you will be able to get to know Brussels, Bruges and other interesting places in West Flanders.
