Brugge station to the Markt: walk, De Lijn bus, taxi
The old town begins about 1.5 km from the station, which makes this a walk for most people. The route is flat and follows a park, but the last stretch is cobbled, which is hard on suitcase wheels. A 3 euro De Lijn bus covers the same ground, and a taxi costs little more than a coffee and a pastry.
- Cheapest
- FreeWalk to the Markt · 25 min
- Fastest
- 10 minTaxi · €9–€14
- Taxi
- €9–€14Taxi · 10 min
With 2 travelling, take a taxi: €9–€14 for the group, about 10 min, straight to your door.
Taxi
Taxi
10 min
For the group€9–€14estimate
Taxi
Licensed taxis · metered, no fixed fare published
- Per person
- €9–€14 per vehicle
- Door to door
- 10 min
- Runs
- 24 hours
- Frequency
- Rank at the station
- Board at
- Taxi stand outside the station
- Suitcases
- Carried for you
Bus
De Lijn bus 1 or 2
20 min
For the group€6
De Lijn bus 1 or 2
De Lijn · 3 euros · a single ticket is valid for 60 minutes
- Per person
- €3
- Door to door
- 20 min
- Runs
- -
- Frequency
- every 5 min or so
- Board at
- De Lijn bus stops at the station forecourt
- Suitcases
- Fine
On foot
Walk to the Markt
25 min
For the groupFree
Walk to the Markt
About 1.5 km, flat, cobbles in the centre
- Per person
- Free
- Door to door
- 25 min
- Runs
- 24 hours
- Frequency
- Any time
- Board at
- Station forecourt, then through the park toward the town
- Suitcases
- Awkward
Every option in detail
On footWalk to the Markt
- €0
- 25 min
- 24 hours
- → Markt
Visit Bruges puts the walk from the station to the Markt at about 20 minutes. With a suitcase, allow 25, because the streets near the centre are cobbled and slow to roll over. It is the cheapest and, in good weather, the easiest way into town, but it is not ideal in rain or with large cases.
BusDe Lijn bus 1 or 2
- €3
- 20 min
- → 't Zand, Sint-Salvatorskathedraal, then a short walk to the Markt
Buses 1 and 2 run between the station and the old town about every 5 minutes. Both stop at 't Zand and near Sint-Salvatorskathedraal, and the Markt is a few minutes' walk from either. Pay by contactless card on the bus, or buy a ticket at the Lijnwinkel, a ticket machine or a pre-sale point. A single costs 3 euros and gives 60 minutes of travel with transfers. We could not confirm first and last bus times for October, so check the De Lijn planner on the day.
TaxiTaxi
- €9–€14 per vehicle (estimate)
- 10 min
- 24 hours
- → Door to door, your hotel
Taxis queue outside the station, and there is no published fixed price for this short ride. We estimate 9 to 14 euros to the Markt, which is an estimate, and prices rise at night and at weekends. Parts of the old town are closed to cars, so the driver may drop you at the edge and you walk the last 100 metres or so.
The same trip in a different situation
Arriving late at night
We could not confirm the last bus times for October, so do not plan a late arrival around buses 1 and 2. The taxi stand outside the station is the dependable late option, and fares are higher at night than by day. The walk is short, about 25 minutes, and is realistic late in the evening only if you travel light and know the way. Check the De Lijn planner if you want the bus.
See the comparison →4 people, 4 suitcasesTravelling as a group of four
Four people on the bus pay 12 euros in all, and a taxi at 9 to 14 euros costs about the same and delivers you to the door. If you have luggage, the taxi is the better value for three or four. For one or two people the bus at 3 euros is cheaper, but you still walk from the stop to the Markt, and the walk from the station is free.
See the comparison →Practical tips
- The walk is flat but the last stretch is cobbled. Carry a soft bag if you can, or pick the bus or taxi for a big suitcase.
- The bus pays by contactless card only on board. If you want cash, use a ticket machine or the Lijnwinkel before you board.
- A single bus ticket gives 60 minutes of unlimited travel with transfers, so you can ride a second bus if your hotel is off the main route.
- Luggage lockers are available at Brugge station for a daily fee. The XXL suitcase size costs about 14.50 euros a day, according to the railway's price list, and you pay at the terminal first.
- Parts of the centre are pedestrian zones. Ask your hotel for the closest point a taxi can reach before you ride.
Questions travellers ask
How far is Brugge station from the Markt?
About 1.5 km. The walk takes around 20 minutes without luggage and about 25 with a suitcase, because of the cobbles near the centre.
Which bus goes from Brugge station to the centre?
De Lijn buses 1 and 2 run about every 5 minutes to 't Zand and the old town. A single ticket costs 3 euros and is valid for 60 minutes. Pay by contactless card on board.
How much is a taxi from Brugge station to the Markt?
We estimate 9 to 14 euros by day, with a meter and no published fixed fare. Expect a higher fare at night. Taxis wait at the stand outside the station.
Is it worth taking the bus from Brugge station?
Only if you have heavy luggage or bad weather. The walk is flat and about 20 minutes, and the bus drops you near 't Zand, from where the Markt is still a few minutes on foot.
