Private car transfer from The Hague to Bruges

Overview: car trip from The Hague to Bruges

A drive from The Hague to Bruges is a great opportunity to see the tulip fields and canals that dot the coast of both the Netherlands and Belgium. On the way, you can visit the Kinderdijk for an up-close tour of the canals and windmills that fueled Western European agriculture for hundreds of years. Or stop by the larger cities of Antwerp and Ghent for a few hours.

A private car service like Daytrip helps you get where you’d like to go without worrying about all the details of renting a car and driving in a foreign country. So what are you waiting for? Let’s plan that trip to Bruges!

About Bruges

Bruges is a medieval time capsule of a town on the coast of northwest Belgium. Its entire historic downtown is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its well-preserved canals, cobblestone streets, and Gothic architecture that have stood the test of time. Many towns along the coast as you head south from the Hague to Bruges have similar styles, but few are as old or as complete as Bruges’ downtown.

In the 1600s, Bruges drew in artistic minds from across Europe and became the home of the Flemish Primitive Art movement. Today the Groeningemuseum holds invaluable works by artists of the time, such as Jan van Eyck. About 8 million people visit Bruges annually, many of whom are art and history buffs, or just want to do a romantic boat ride through its many canals.

From The Hague to Bruges: travel tips

For a great trip from The Hague to Bruges, follow these easy travel tips!

Pack for all kinds of weather

Your trip may be in the summertime, but the weather changes on a dime on the Belgian coast. A sunny, warm day can quickly become rainy and chilly in the evenings, so bring a jacket and umbrella even in the summer. Sturdy, warm shoes also go a long way to keeping you comfortable all day long.

How to get from The Hague to Bruges

Routes from The Hague to Bruges have to account for the marshy coastline but make up for it with well-maintained highways and straightforward signage.

Private car services from The Hague to Bruges

With Daytrip, your private driver will pick you up from your accommodation in The Hague at your convenience. You can pick from the curated list of local experiences we’ve found along the route, or you can customize your trip with an excursion you’d like to make.

Things to do when you get to Bruges

In between snacks of Belgian fries, waffles, and beer, make sure to do these activities once you finish your drive from The Hague to Bruges:

Go back in time in the UNESCO-listed historic center

Bruges is a snapshot of a medieval European city, with buildings reaching as far back as the 14th century. Markt Square marks the center of the Old Town and is the perfect place to start. From there you can walk to the Belfry of Bruges and the Basilica of the Holy Blood before reaching Rozenhoedkaai canal for your canal ride.

When is the best time to visit Bruges

Northwestern Europe is quite cloudy and rainy most of the year, so the summer is a great time to make your trip from The Hague to Bruges. You will still have some rainy days during summer, but at least the sun will be out most of your vacation. Average temperatures in summer are between 55° and 70° F (13° and 21° C), so bring a sweater for the evening chill.