The average train between Ostend and Ypres takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Ostend 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 Ostend and Ypres. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Ostend is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Ypres at 11:46 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 56m • 1 change

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1h 56m • 1 change

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No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Ypres. However, there are services departing from Ostend station and arriving at Ypres station via Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Ostend to Ypres train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
Ostend to Ypres train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Ypres station.
Book your Ostend to Ypres train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Ostend and Ypres is 40.6 km. The road distance is 137 km.
You can take a train from Ostende to Ypres via Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 2h 14m.