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Port guide: compare transport from Zeebruges

Bruges, Belgique 22 transport option(s) compared
90 min Recommended return before ship
Port exit : Easy

Zeebruges

Port call at Zeebruges, in Bruges (Belgique). Leaving the port is easy and the town centre is mainly served by Public shuttle. The cheapest option, Port shuttle to terminal exit, is free, and the fastest takes around 8 min. A ship shuttle is also available, at around 30,00 €.

Cruise terminal in the port of Zeebrugge, 15 km from Bruges. Shuttle bus or L tram direct to Bruges. Brussels accessible by train from Bruges station. Access to the Belgian coast with the coastal tram.

Zeebrugge Cruise Terminal
Cheapest option Free Port shuttle to terminal exit
Fastest option 8 min Port shuttle to terminal exit
Simplest option Port shuttle to terminal exit Very simple
Ship shuttle 30,00 € Please contact the company for further information.

Practical tips

  • Shuttle or tram to Bruges from the terminal
  • Train from Bruges to Brussels (1h)
  • Tram from the coast to the Belgian coast
  • Taxis available
  • Bruges within walking distance of the station

Warnings

  • Bruges very busy in summer
  • Shuttle bus sometimes overcrowded
  • Brussels at least 2 hours return from Zeebrugge

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Best option summary

En choisissant la navette officielle de votre compagnie, vous optez pour la tranquillité absolue : même si cette option n'est pas la moins chère, ce transfert est traité comme une excursion, ce qui signifie que le navire attendra la navette avant de lever l'ancre.

Ship shuttle 30,00 €

Please contact the company for further information.

Recommended local alternative Port shuttle to terminal exit

Free - 8 min - Depending on ship arrival

Essential for leaving the secure port area

Filter transport options

Choose whether you want to stay near the port, reach a connection, or go on a longer excursion.

Transport options

22 option(s) shown for Zeebruges

Port shuttle to terminal exit

Cruise Terminal exit / ABC Tower

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency Depending on ship arrival
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Essential for leaving the secure port area

Attention point

Does not lead directly to Bruges

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; the port provides a free shuttle service from the ship to the terminal exit

Source : Port of Antwerp-Bruges Cruises: https://www.portofantwerpbruges.com/en/shipping/cruises | Zeebrugge Cruise Terminal: https://zeebrugge.com/en/cruise-terminal.php

Shuttle cruise to Blankenberge Station

Blankenberge Station

Public shuttle Station / airport
Estimated cost 15,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Depending on cruise line and port of call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

The easiest way to take the train to Bruges

Attention point

No guarantee; price varies according to company

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; many companies offer a shuttle service to Blankenberge Station

Source : Zeebrugge Cruise Terminal: https://zeebrugge.com/en/cruise-terminal.php | Blankenberge Station SNCB: https://www.belgiantrain.be/en/station-information | compagnies de croisière

Taxi to Blankenberge Station

Blankenberge Station

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 20,00 €
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct to the station to catch the train to Bruges

Attention point

More expensive than a tram or shuttle cruise

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful if there is no shuttle or if the timing is tight

Source : SNCB / NMBS: https://www.belgiantrain.be/en | Zeebrugge Cruise Terminal: https://zeebrugge.com/en/cruise-terminal.php | services taxi locaux

Shuttle cruise to Bruges

Bruges city centre / Bargeplein

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost 30,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Depending on company or local operator
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

A very practical solution for visiting Bruges without a connection

Attention point

More expensive than tram + train

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check drop-off point and final return to ship

Source : Zeebrugge Cruise Terminal: https://zeebrugge.com/en/cruise-terminal.php | Visit Bruges: https://www.visitbruges.be/en | opérateurs navette locaux

Taxi to Bruges Markt

Bruges Markt

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 55,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct to the historic heart of Bruges

Attention point

More expensive than public transport

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; ask for return fare or meter before departure

Source : Visit Bruges: https://www.visitbruges.be/en | Zeebrugge Cruise Terminal: https://zeebrugge.com/en/cruise-terminal.php | services taxi locaux

Walk to Zeebrugge Dorp Tram

Zeebrugge Dorp tram stop

Walk Station / airport
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

A short walk to the coastal tramway

Attention point

Harbour walk not very pleasant, weather and distance to be predicted

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; simple itinerary but check with terminal exit

Source : De Lijn Coastal Tram: https://www.delijn.be/en/ | Zeebrugge Cruise Terminal: https://zeebrugge.com/en/cruise-terminal.php

Tram to Blankenberge Station

Blankenberge Station

Metro Station / airport
Estimated cost 3,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to De Lijn
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Economical public option for getting to Blankenberge station

Attention point

Go to the tram stop from the terminal

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; De Lijn connects Zeebrugge to Blankenberge in about 12 minutes from Zeebrugge Kerk/Dorp.

Source : De Lijn: https://www.delijn.be/en/ | Blankenberge Station SNCB: https://www.belgiantrain.be/en/station-information

Tram to Blankenberge Beach

Blankenberge Beach / Pier

Metro Near the port
Estimated cost 3,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to De Lijn
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Easy access to the beach and the Blankenberge breakwater

Attention point

Go to the tram stop

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; single beach option if weather conditions are favourable

Source : De Lijn: https://www.delijn.be/en/ | Visit Blankenberge: https://www.visit-blankenberge.be/en

Tram to Knokke-Heist

Knokke-Heist

Metro Distant excursion
Estimated cost 3,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to De Lijn
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Economical option to the seaside resort and Knokke dike

Attention point

Go to the tram stop from the terminal

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good coastal alternative if Bruges already visited

Source : De Lijn: https://www.delijn.be/en/ | Visit Knokke-Heist: https://www.myknokke-heist.be/en

Train from Blankenberge to Bruges

Bruges Station

Train Station / airport
Estimated cost 4,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to SNCB / NMBS
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Fast and economical to Bruges

Attention point

Must first reach Blankenberge Station

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; classic option after shuttle bus or tram to Blankenberge

Source : SNCB / NMBS: https://www.belgiantrain.be/en | Zeebrugge Cruise Terminal: https://zeebrugge.com/en/cruise-terminal.php

Taxi to Knokke-Heist

Knokke-Heist

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 35,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct to chic seaside resort and beach

Attention point

More expensive than a tram

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; confirm return if independent visit

Source : Visit Knokke-Heist: https://www.myknokke-heist.be/en | De Lijn: https://www.delijn.be/en/ | services taxi locaux

Shuttle excursion to Bruges Markt

Bruges Markt

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost 45,00 €
Estimated duration 40 min
Frequency Depending on company or local excursion
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Organised excursion with safe return to the ship

Attention point

Imposed timetables and variable free time

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check whether guided tour included or simple transfer

Source : Visit Bruges: https://www.visitbruges.be/en | Zeebrugge Cruise Terminal: https://zeebrugge.com/en/cruise-terminal.php | compagnies de croisière

VTC to Bruges Markt

Bruges Markt

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 65,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Pre-arranged price and direct route

Attention point

Variable availability on stopover days

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book return if visiting Bruges independently

Source : Visit Bruges: https://www.visitbruges.be/en | Zeebrugge Cruise Terminal: https://zeebrugge.com/en/cruise-terminal.php | opérateurs VTC locaux

De Lijn bus to Bruges Station

Bruges Station

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 3,00 €
Estimated duration 55 min
Frequency Limited frequency according to De Lijn
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Direct public option available from Zeebrugge according to timetable

Attention point

Less frequent and less clear than shuttle + train

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check line and timetable, in particular line 479 from Zeebrugge Albatros

Source : De Lijn stop Zeebrugge Albatros: https://www.delijn.be/en/haltes/500602/ | De Lijn: https://www.delijn.be/en/

Tram to Ostend

Ostend Station / Oostende

Metro Distant excursion
Estimated cost 3,00 €
Estimated duration 65 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to De Lijn
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Allows you to sail along the Belgian coast towards Ostend

Attention point

A long journey for a short stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check return time if independent visit

Source : De Lijn: https://www.delijn.be/en/ | Visit Ostend: https://www.visitoostende.be/en

Train Blankenberge to Ghent

Ghent Saint Peter's Station

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 12,00 €
Estimated duration 75 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to SNCB / NMBS
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Possible rail excursion to Ghent

Attention point

Long journey and connection from Blankenberge

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; only with long stopover and confirmed return times

Source : SNCB / NMBS: https://www.belgiantrain.be/en | Visit Gent: https://visit.gent.be/en

Shuttle excursion to Ghent

Ghent historic centre

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 70,00 €
Estimated duration 85 min
Frequency Depending on company or local excursion
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Organised excursion to Ghent with safe return

Attention point

A long journey and an imposed programme

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; preferable if the company guarantees return to the ship

Source : Visit Gent: https://visit.gent.be/en | Zeebrugge Cruise Terminal: https://zeebrugge.com/en/cruise-terminal.php | compagnies de croisière

Shuttle excursion to Ypres

Ypres / Menin Gate

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 75,00 €
Estimated duration 90 min
Frequency Depending on company or local excursion
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Organised excursion to places of remembrance of the First World War

Attention point

A long journey for a short stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; choose only with guaranteed return to the ship

Source : Visit Ypres: https://www.visitypres.be/en | Zeebrugge Cruise Terminal: https://zeebrugge.com/en/cruise-terminal.php | compagnies de croisière

Taxi to Ghent historic centre

Ghent historic centre

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 140,00 €
Estimated duration 70 min
Frequency Available by private reservation
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Direct to Ghent without train or connection

Attention point

High cost and return to be organised

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book round trip with pick-up time

Source : Visit Gent: https://visit.gent.be/en | SNCB / NMBS: https://www.belgiantrain.be/en | services taxi locaux

Train Blankenberge to Brussels

Brussels Central Station

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 20,00 €
Estimated duration 110 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to SNCB / NMBS
Complexity Complex
Main advantage

Rail connection to the Belgian capital

Attention point

Very long journey for a classic stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; to be booked only if there is a long stopover and a safe return.

Source : SNCB / NMBS: https://www.belgiantrain.be/en | Visit Brussels: https://www.visit.brussels/en

Taxi to Brussels Airport

Brussels Airport / BRU

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 220,00 €
Estimated duration 100 min
Frequency Available by private reservation
Complexity Complex
Main advantage

Direct transfer to the main international airport

Attention point

Very expensive and depends on traffic

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book with a wide time margin if flying after disembarkation

Source : Brussels Airport: https://www.brusselsairport.be/en | SNCB / NMBS: https://www.belgiantrain.be/en | services taxi locaux

VTC to Brussels Airport

Brussels Airport / BRU

Private car (VTC) Station / airport
Estimated cost 240,00 €
Estimated duration 100 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Complex
Main advantage

Direct private transfer with price

Attention point

Very high cost

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book only with margin and driver confirmation

Source : Brussels Airport: https://www.brusselsairport.be/en | Zeebrugge Cruise Terminal: https://zeebrugge.com/en/cruise-terminal.php | opérateurs VTC locaux

Indicative data based on local sources and field estimates.