Pet-Friendly Transport in Bruges

Belgian Railways operates direct trains from Brugge station (15 min walk south of the Markt) to Brussels-Midi in 1h, Ghent in 25 min, Antwerp in 1h30, and the coastal Kusttram terminus at Knokke or De Panne. Dogs travel free on all NMBS/SNCB trains: small dogs in a carrier go anywhere; medium and large dogs need a leash and muzzle and ride in the vestibule or end car.

De Lijn runs the Bruges city buses (lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 around the centre and to Sint-Michiels and Sint-Kruis) and regional routes to Damme, Oostende and Knokke. Small dogs in a carrier travel free; medium and large dogs need a 2.50 EUR flat ticket and must wear a muzzle and leash.

The Kusttram (coastal tram) is the longest tram line in the world at 67 km, running the Belgian North Sea coast from De Panne to Knokke-Heist via Zeebrugge, Blankenberge and Ostend. From Bruges, take a 15 min bus or train to Zeebrugge to board. Same dog rules as De Lijn buses: small free, large 2.50 EUR with muzzle and leash.