The average train between Leiden and Ypres takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Leiden 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 Leiden and Ypres. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Ypres at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Ypres. However, there are services departing from Leiden station and arriving at Ypres station via Antwerpen-Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
Leiden to Ypres train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Leiden to Ypres train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Ypres station.
Book your Leiden to Ypres train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Eurostar.
The distance between Leiden and Ypres is 183 km. The road distance is 268 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Ypres via Rotterdam Centraal, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Anvers-Central in around 4h 6m.