How Far Is The Cruise Port From Bruges?

Zeebrugge Port is the second largest port in Belgium, located 11km from Bruges, 29km from Ostend, and 100km from Brussels. It serves as a transit port for most of the 150 cruise ships that visit annually. Ships typically arrive in the morning and depart in late afternoon, docking at the Port of Bruges-Zeebrugge, an industrial port with some passenger ship facilities. The distance between Port of Zeebrugge and Bruges is 8 km, and the road distance is 13 km.

Training is the best way to get from Port of Zeebrugge to Bruges without a car, taking 6 minutes and costing 3-6 €. The Port Authorities provide a free shuttle bus from your cruise ship to the port exit, which takes 20 minutes to reach the port.

The port of Zeebrugge is a working port where large container ships also dock, but it is not a dedicated cruise port. The meeting point for your Bruges transfer is just 100 feet (30 meters) outside the cruise terminal on the left. The bus takes you 20 minutes to reach the port exit.

Brugge is the reason cruise boats stop at Zeebrugge, and from Bruges station, it is a level 15 minute walk to the cobbled center. To get to Zeebrugge from Bruges, make sure to be on the correct half of the train. The Port Authorities Zeebrugge cruise port schedule 2024-2025-2026, map, address, ship terminals, hotels, tours, and shore excursions are available.