The average train between Béthune and Ypres takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Béthune 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 every 3 hours between Béthune and Ypres. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Béthune is at 8:46 PM which arrives into Ypres at 11:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 37m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Béthune to Ypres? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Béthune to Ypres. However, there are services departing from Béthune station and arriving at Ypres station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Béthune to Ypres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bethune station.
Béthune to Ypres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Ypres station.
Book your Béthune to Ypres train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Béthune and Ypres is 39.7 km. The road distance is 103 km.
You can take a train from Bethune to Ypres via Lille Flandres and Courtrai in around 2h 52m.