The average train between Rouen and Ypres takes 8h and the fastest train takes 5h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Rouen 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 twice daily between Rouen and Ypres. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rouen is at 6:22 PM which arrives into Ypres at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 8h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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12h 16m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Rouen 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 Rouen to Ypres. However, there are services departing from Rouen station and arriving at Ypres station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
Rouen to Ypres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rouen Rive Droite station.
Rouen to Ypres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Book your Rouen to Ypres train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Rouen and Ypres is 201.8 km. The road distance is 307 km.
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Rouen Rive Droite to Lille Flandres twice daily. Tickets cost €35–80 and the journey takes 2h 48m.