The average train between Ypres and Béthune takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Ypres to Béthune. 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 2 hours between Ypres and Béthune. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ypres is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Béthune at 7:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Courtrai and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ypres to Béthune. However, there are services departing from Ypres station and arriving at Béthune station via Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Ypres to Béthune train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ypres station.
Ypres to Béthune train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bethune station.
The distance between Ypres and Béthune is 39.7 km. The road distance is 104 km.
You can take a train from Ypres to Bethune via Courtrai, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 2h 59m.