The average train between Ypres and Aachen takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. 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 4 hours between Ypres and Aachen. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ypres is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Aachen at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Courtrai and take an average of 4h 53m. 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 Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
Ypres to Aachen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Courtrai 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) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Ypres and Aachen is 224.8 km. The road distance is 268 km.
You can take a train from Ypres to Aachen Hbf via Courtrai and Brussels-Nord in around 4h.