Ostend-Brugge International Airport is situated 6 km west of Ostend and 25 km from Bruges. While the port primarily handles cargo transportation, it has also started to accommodate passenger flights, mainly charter flights.
To the City of Ostend
De Lijn Bus
The bus departs every 10 minutes. You can catch it at the Luchthaven via Raversijde (center) stop or Platform 3 at the Ostende train station. For a complete timetable and further details, you can visit the website.
- Where to Find: The stop is a 4-minute walk from the airport, known as Raversijde Luchthaven.
- Route: You'll need bus number 6.
- Trip Time: Approximately 10-15 minutes.
- Ticket Price: Starting from 1.80 EUR.
- Where to Buy a Ticket: You can purchase tickets at the airport gate or on the official website.
Taxi
Taxis can be requested by calling the phone number provided on the information board at the airport exit.
- Cost: Typically 12-15 EUR.
To the Center of Bruges
The travel time by transfer or taxi is approximately 30 minutes.
Train
To reach the center of Bruges by train, take the De Lijn bus (details mentioned above) to platform 2 of Ostende train station. The train station in the city of Bruges is "Bruges / Brugge Perron 9," where the central train station is situated.
For more detailed route information, you can visit the website.
- Schedule: Trains depart every half-hour from 4:41 to 23:07.
- Trip Time: The journey to Bruges takes approximately 40 minutes.
- Ticket Prices: First class tickets cost EUR 5.50, and second class tickets cost EUR 4.30.
- Where to Buy Tickets: You can purchase tickets at the ticket office at the railway station or on the official website.
Taxi
Taxis can be ordered at dedicated counters at the airport exit, or you can find available taxis in the parking lot right next to the building exit.
- Cost: Typically 60-70 EUR.
Transfer
With the transfer service, you can book a car based on your group size and preferred class.
- Booking: You can make a booking online.
- Cost: The cost will be fixed and provided during the booking process. The approximate price is 109 USD per car for 1-4 passengers.
- Payment: Payment can be made either on the spot or online.
Brugge Railway Station
Information on how to get to Bruges Train Station is posted above.
The bus station is located next to the train station.
