The average train between Basel and Ypres takes 12h 12m and the fastest train takes 8h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel 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 3 times a day between Basel and Ypres. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:24 PM which arrives into Ypres at 12:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 12h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Ypres. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Ypres station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.
Basel to Ypres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Ypres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Book your Basel to Ypres train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Basel and Ypres is 499.8 km. The road distance is 818 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Ypres via Strasbourg, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, Lille Flandres, and Courtrai in around 7h 50m.