How to Get to Bruges
Airports, onward transport, and entry requirements for Bruges, Belgium.
Getting There
Nearest Airport: Brussels Airport (BRU) or Brussels South Charleroi (CRL)
Flight Hubs: London, Amsterdam, Paris, Frankfurt all under 2h flight. Train from Brussels Midi: 1h direct.
Local Transport: Walk or cycle inside the centre. Bikes rent for €10-15/day. De Lijn buses circle the ring road. Taxis expensive and mostly unnecessary.
Visa: Schengen zone: EU/EEA free movement; US, UK, Canada, Australia and most Western passports visa-free for 90 days in any 180. EES now in effect; ETIAS expected from late 2026.