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Day trips from Brussels

Belgium is small and its trains are frequent: Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp are each about an hour or less from Brussels.

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Bruges and Ghent Guided Day Trip

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Ghent and Bruges Day Tour

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Bruges has its canals and medieval squares, Ghent its castle and riverside guild houses, Antwerp its cathedral and grand station. From Brussels-North, trains run to all three.

Our top pick: Bruges and Ghent Guided Day Trip

Start early: Bruges is busiest from late morning. An early train gives you the canals almost to yourself.

Closer to Brussels: the zoo and garden park of Pairi Daiza, the theme park Walibi Belgium, and the city’s tiny landmark, the Manneken Pis.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I visit Bruges and Ghent in one day from Brussels?

Yes, on a guided tour or by train; the two cities are on the same line.

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