Overview
Cruise Express Return Shuttle Service
Your cruise shuttle to Bruges provides a return shuttle service from your cruise ship to Bruges and back at regular intervals (max. waiting time 30 min.), so no delay in getting to Bruges and back from your cruise ship.
Shuttles leave Zeebrugge between 8.30AM-12PM (noon), and return from Bruges in the afternoon. The schedule in the afternoon depends on the departure time of your cruise ship. First bus back: 4 hours prior to final embarkment/ last bus back: 1 hour prior to final embarkment. Shuttles every 30 minutes.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Bruges Bargeplein bus station dropoff and pickup
Tour Guide (optional - only with excursion package)
Local taxes
Port pickup and dropoff
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Transportation to/from attractions
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
We welcome all our customers at our headquarter just in front of the Cruise Terminal. From there on the shuttle bus will leave every 30 minutes to Bruges.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
At our headquarter we use two queues: one for pre-booked clients and one for local sales. By booking online we ensure you that you will be treated with priority.
Operating hours in the morning: 08:30 AM to 12:00 PM (NOON!)
Operating hours in the afternoon: there are 7 moments back from Bruges to Zeebrugge - times are adjusted to the departure time of your cruise ship.
What to expect
Cruise Express Return Shuttle Service
This shuttle service is the easiest and most cost-effective way to get, from your cruise ship, into the historic center of Bruges. By disembarking your cruise ship at Zeebrugge you will see Free Port Shuttles. Just take this shuttle and relax, the bus driver will take you to the cruise terminal.
When you come out of the cruise terminal, just turn left and you will see an apartment block on the corner located on the other side of the road. (30 meter from the cruise terminal exit) Our headquarter shop is located on the bottom floor of this apartment block. (A/C available)
Operating hours in the morning: 08:30 AM to 12:00 PM (NOON!)
Operating hours in the afternoon: there are 7 moments back from Bruges to Zeebrugge - times are adjusted to the departure time of your cruise ship.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Brussels).
Additional Information
- Strollers and wheelchairs are storeable in the trunk, person in wheelchair has to be able to board the bus by him/herself.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Round-Trip Shuttle Service from Zeebrugge to Bruges
Can I cancel Round-Trip Shuttle Service from Zeebrugge to Bruges for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 20 min.
Where does it start?
We welcome all our customers at our headquarter just in front of the Cruise Terminal. From there on the shuttle bus will leave every 30 minutes to Bruges.
What's included?
- Bruges Bargeplein bus station dropoff and pickup
- Tour Guide (optional - only with excursion package)
- Local taxes
- Port pickup and dropoff
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to/from attractions
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Cruise Express Bruges
