The average train between Ypres and Aachen takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Ypres to Aachen. 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 Ypres and Aachen. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Ypres is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Aachen at 9:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Gand-Saint-Pierre and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ypres to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Ypres station and arriving at Aachen station via Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Ypres to Aachen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ypres station.
Ypres to Aachen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Aachen Hbf station.
Book your Ypres to Aachen train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Eurostar.
The distance between Ypres and Aachen is 224.8 km. The road distance is 278 km.
You can take a train from Ypres to Aachen Hbf via Gand-Saint-Pierre and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 17m.