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Old Jun 2nd, 2011 | 09:44 AM
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Amsterdam to bruges

I am going ti take the thalyse train from Amsterdam to get to Bruges ....should I get off at antwerp or Brussels. to go to go Bruges?..how hard is it to change trains in Antwerp to get to bruge?...
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Old Jun 2nd, 2011 | 09:47 AM
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Am I netter off driving from amsterdam to Bruges or taking the train?....will I see more interesting things I. A train or car?...
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Old Jun 2nd, 2011 | 11:46 AM
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We took the train from Bruges to Amsterdam, connecting in Antwerp. We didn't take Thalys, just the regular rail. The train connection in Antwerp was really easy. We came in on one level and went out on another level, just followed the signs to our connection.

The only time I would drive instead of take the train is if I was going to stop off at several places along the way or in someplace off the train route.
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Old Jun 2nd, 2011 | 01:31 PM
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Is there anything to see along the way?
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Old Jun 2nd, 2011 | 01:34 PM
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How long does the trip take from amsterdamto Antwerp and then Antwerp to Bruges?.
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Old Jun 2nd, 2011 | 01:42 PM
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Is there anything to see along the way?
By car it depends on how long you want to take and which route you choose. Bear in mind that parking is expensive in Amsterdam so you need to consider what you will use the car for. Also a one way drop off between countries can be expensive, so unless you are returning to the Netherlands the train makes more sense.

It takes about 3.5 hours by normal Intercity trains, and can involve 2 changes, in Antwerp and Gent, or one in Antwerp depending on your timing.
The Thalys will cost more but takes just under 3 hous, with one change.
Have a look at http://www.b-europe.com/Travel for times and prices.
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Old Jun 2nd, 2011 | 01:47 PM
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Is there anythingntonseenon the train from Amsterdam to Antwerp?
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Old Jun 2nd, 2011 | 01:48 PM
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Is there anything to see slongthe way from Amsterdam to Bruges?
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Old Jun 2nd, 2011 | 01:50 PM
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Is there anyone out there tHat can tell me what to see along the way?
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Old Jun 2nd, 2011 | 01:52 PM
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Does anyone have any suggestions for Bruges restaurants not expensive
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Old Jun 3rd, 2011 | 12:10 PM
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Antwerp, Ghent, and The Hague are on the way, depending on your routing. All are interesting stops, and I am sure there are plenty others. It is just a matter of how long you want to take for the trip.
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