But we could have also caught the train from Brussels to Bruges at Brussels Central and other stations. The nice about these ...

The closest major airport is Brussels Airport (BRU), so most visitors take the train into Bruges. The ride from the airport to Bruges is about 90 minutes; tickets start at 21 euros (or around $23).

Brussels Airport-Zaventem Station also offers direct trains to other cities in Belgium, including Antwerp, Bruges, Ghent, Halle, and Mons, as well as international services to Rotterdam ...