You need to take the train IC-IR direction 'Oostende' or 'Knokke' (=coast), which stops first in Gent and the 2nd stop is Bruges. There are 2 trains every hour.
When you arrive in Bruges, you can either walk through the centre (30'), take a taxi (10') or take bus 1 just in front of the station (ask the driver for Bauhaus). Tickets on the bus and paid with bank card.
ARRIVING
by CAR & COACH
CALAIS and DUNKERQUE (Ferries) to Bruges
Take exit 7 on the E40 Highway, take N397, follow Brugge and pass 2 roundabouts
Keep right and drive under the railway bridge and continue to the right and follow Maldegem-ring
You will pass the station on your right and you continue the road over the bridge
At the 3rd Gate on your left 'Kruispoort', you take the left lane of the road and you turn left Over the canal and go through the old city gate. You are now in the Langestraat and the reception is at n135 on the right side of the street.
BRUSSELS or GHENT on the E40
Take exit 9 'Oostkamp', follow Brugge
After 10' drive you will arrive at the 'Katelijnepoort' intersection with traffic lights, you need to go right on the Maldegem-ring
You will pass the 'Gentpoort' on your left and the second gate is the 'Kruispoort', where you take the left lane of the road and you turn left and go through the old city gate. You are now in the Langestraat and the reception is at n135 on the right side of the street
Paris-Lille-Kortijk
Follow the Expressroad N31, straight on and pass 1 traffic light
Take exit 8, follow 'Brugge' straight on and pass 2 roundabouts
Keep right, drive under the railway bridge, continue to the right and follow Maldegem-ring
Pass the station on your right and continue the road over the bridge
Free Parking - Close to the Kruispoort bridge, along the sides of the main road there are strips of parking space. Parking here is for an unlimited time and free of charge. To save time, park here instead of taking your car onto the Langestraat (where the hostel is located).
Walk 5mins to cross the bridge over the canal to reach the hostel, through the old city gate. You are now in the Langestraat and the reception is at n135 on the right side further down the street.
