The average train between Aachen and Ypres takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Aachen to Ypres. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Aachen and Ypres. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aachen is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Ypres at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Ypres. However, there are services departing from Aachen station and arriving at Ypres station via Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
Aachen to Ypres train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen, Hbf station.
Aachen to Ypres train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Ypres station.
Book your Aachen to Ypres train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Aachen and Ypres is 224.8 km. The road distance is 278 km.
You can take a train from Aachen, Hbf to Ypres via Bruxelles Midi, Bruxelles-Midi, and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 3h 32m.