Congress Venue

Attending #ECTS2027

Dates:

21 – 24 May 2027

The Congress will take place in the Bruges Meeting & Convention Centre (BMCC).

Please find more information below.

Venue address:

Beursplein 1, 8000 Brugge, Belgium

Travelling to BRUGES and Getting Around

Bruges: Getting There is Effortless

The BMCC is closer than you think — right in the heart of Europe, in beautiful Bruges. Whether you are flying into Brussels Airport, hopping on a train from London, Paris, Amsterdam or arriving by car or bike… everything is designed for a smooth journey. And once you’re here? Take a moment to explore the city, soak in the world heritage surroundings, and enjoy your stay. The logistics are ready. Now it’s up to you.

Central Location: You can easily reach the Bruges Meeting & Convention Centre on foot, by bicycle, by public transport and by car. The BMCC is located in the heart of the historic centre of Bruges, within walking distance of numerous hotels, historic attractions and world-famous museums.

Arriving by Plane

Brussels International Airport – Zaventem

Visitors landing at Brussels Airport (Zaventem) can get a direct train to Bruges Station. The train journey takes 80 minutes.

 

 

Train Transfer

Travelling from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Bruges takes about one hour and 25 minutes by train, with options including direct rail services or a quick transfer at a Brussels station. You can check live schedules and book tickets via the SNCB-NMBS official website or Trainline.
Train
  • Duration: ~1 hour 25 minutes
  • Frequency: Multiple daily departures, roughly every 20 minutes to hourly connections
  • Route: Direct options or easy transfers via Brussels major stations (Midi/South, Central, or North)
  • Station: Departs right from the basement level (-1) of Brussels Airport and arrives at Bruges Station (Station Brugge)

For further information to book your train, visit Belgian Trains

TAKE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN THE CITY

From the railway station

The railway station is located a matter of minutes from the BMCC. Bruges Station has direct connections with Brussels Airport.

Connections

All information, timetables and prices can be found on the SNCB/NMBS website. With the Thalys from Amsterdam, Paris or Cologne you can quickly reach Bruges via Brussels South.

In the city, you can get around conveniently and safely on foot, or by bike, or bus.