Lille to Brugge by bus
Brugge lies 65 km (40 mi) north of Lille, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 1 h 25 min including stops, over roughly 79 km (49 mi) of road.
| Lille | Brugge | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | Belgium |
| Population | 238,695 | 118,509 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Brussels) |
| Postal codes | 59000–59998 CEDEX | 8000 |
What changes when you arrive in Brugge
Crossing from France into Belgium: the dialling code becomes +32; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Where to book buses from Lille to Brugge
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Staying in Brugge
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Common questions
How far is Brugge from Lille?
65 km (40 mi) in a straight line, north of Lille; by road roughly 79 km (49 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lille to Brugge by bus?
About 1 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lille and Brugge?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Brugge?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.