Mariabeeld, Flemish Brabant Travel Guide

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving, head towards Bruges from anywhere in Flemish Brabant. Use the E40 motorway, taking the exit for Brugge. Follow the signs for the city center. Once in Bruges, navigate to Heilige-Geeststraat. There is limited parking available nearby, so be prepared to find street parking or use a nearby parking garage, which may incur a fee.

• Train

  Take a train to Bruges (Brugge) from any major station in Flemish Brabant, such as Leuven or Mechelen. Train services are frequent and usually take around 30-60 minutes. Once you arrive at Bruges train station, exit the station and look for bus line 1 or 6, which will take you to the city center. Get off at 'Markt' and walk towards Heilige-Geeststraat, which is about a 10-minute walk from there.

• Bus

  If you prefer to travel by bus, check the local bus services that connect various towns in Flemish Brabant to Bruges. Buses typically arrive at the central bus station in Bruges. From the bus station, it's a brief walk of about 15 minutes to Heilige-Geeststraat. Follow signs towards the city center.

• Bike

  For the more adventurous, cycling is a great way to explore the area. Rent a bike from a local shop in any town in Flemish Brabant and follow the designated cycling paths to Bruges. Once in Bruges, bike parking is available near the city center, and from there, it's a short ride to Heilige-Geeststraat.