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Amsterdam to Brugge / Bruges by train
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From Amsterdam Centraal / Amsterdam CS to Brugge
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3hr 17min*
Daily
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Book early and save: Yes
Online bookings open: 4 months ahead of the travel date
You won't see this combination of Thalys train + direct IC trains from Antwerpen to Brugge on sale on the ticket agents.
They will always assume that you will want to make an additional change of trains in Gent and get to Brugge 36mins faster.
But if you do want to follow this suggestion of having a less stressful journey by cutting out the change of train in Gent - still book the Thalys + IC journey that will have 'x2' or '2 changes'.
Seats on Belgian IC trains can't be reserved so simply hang back and Antwerpen and use your ticket(s) on the direct train from there to Brugge.
The alternative train/ticketing option:
There are also Intercity (IC) trains from Amsterdam to Antwerpen
The limited numbers of cheapest discounted tickets for the fastder option Thalys + IC train journeys can be cheaper than the slower alternative, of making the entire journey by a combination of IC trains.
However, when the cheapest Thalys journey tickets have sold out, you can save money by taking the journey options that solely involve taking a combination of InterCity trains.
Where to book
| Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| NS International | from €34 | |
| B-Europe | from €34 |
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Final Destination: Paris Nord or Marne La Vallé
All trains also call at: Schiphol; Rotterdam
Of the two options for making the train journey from Amsterdam to Antwerpen, this option is the fastest because the Thalys trains travel on high speed lines for virtually the entire journey.
And the high speed line is also now the most direct route between these two cities.
However, if you'll be booking this journey just a couple of weeks ahead, you'll probably be able to save money by taking the alternative InterCity trains.
It's not a scenically interesting journey, but look out around 15 mins before the train is due to arrive in Antwerpen - for the dramatic crossing of the location of where the River Rhine meets the North Sea.
It's not a scenically interesting journey, but look out around 15 mins before the train is due to arrive in Antwerpen for the dramatic crossing of the location of where the River Rhine meets the North Sea.
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Final Destination: Oostende
All Trains also call at: Gent-Dampoort, Gent-Sint Pieters
Final Destination: Oostende
All Trains also call at: Gent-Dampoort, Gent-Sint Pieters
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