The average train between Ypres and Calais takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Ypres to Calais. 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 Calais. 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 Calais at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Courtrai and take an average of 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ypres to Calais. However, there are services departing from Ypres station and arriving at Calais station via Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
Ypres to Calais train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ypres station.
Ypres to Calais train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Calais Ville station.
The distance between Ypres and Calais is 73 km. The road distance is 166 km.
You can take a train from Ypres to Calais Ville via Courtrai, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 3h 56m.