My parents will be visiting me in Amsterdam. For one of the days (that I am at work) they would like to visit Bruges. Leaving Amsterdam Centraal in the morning around 0900 and returning around 1900 would be ideal. Any suggestions for transportation and sites to see?
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
33837 posts
Take the train. 8:46 IC train arrives 1242, change Antwerpen. or
9:16 Thalys arrives 1225, change Brussel. To be back at Centraal by 1900 the latest they can leave Brugge is 1535 connecting to the Thalys for arrival at 1844. So that's the grand sum of 3 hours in Brugge. Too much trouble for too little return by me.
Posted by
Bay Area
3551 posts
Try to make it 2 day/1 night min visit to Bruge. It is a terrific walkable place to visit,see and enjoy it all.It is one of my top 10. Otherwise most of day is spent in train travels rd trip.
Posted by
Los Angeles, California
1986 posts
You can get a good flavor of brugges and see the highpoints in a one day trip. Although an overnight is probably preferable
Posted by
Sacramento, California U.S.A.
10601 posts
I have to agree with Nigel. With the specific time limits you have expressed, it wouldn't be worth the effort and expense to be there for such a short time. Is there some reason they can't spend a night there to make the trip worthwhile?
Posted by
OP
Amsterdam
5 posts
Thank you for all of the advice. I will suggest that they travel to Bruges and spend the night and leave the following afternoon. That way they will have plenty of time to enjoy and explore.