The average train between Ypres and Normandy takes 10h 24m and the fastest train takes 5h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Ypres to Normandy. 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 Ypres and Normandy. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ypres is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Normandy at 9:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Courtrai and take an average of 10h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 23m • 2 changes


5h 37m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


13h 23m • 2 changes


5h 23m • 2 changes


5h 37m • 2 changes
Arrives +2 days


47h 35m • 2 changes


6h 23m • 2 changes


5h 37m • 2 changes
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13h 23m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Ypres to Normandy. However, there are services departing from Ypres station and arriving at Normandy station via Rouen Rive Droite. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.
Ypres to Normandy train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Lille Flandres station.
Ypres to Normandy train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Rouen Rive Droite station.
Book your Ypres to Normandy train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Ypres and Normandy is 270.5 km. The road distance is 307 km.
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lille Flandres to Rouen Rive Droite 5 times a day. Tickets cost €40–80 and the journey takes 2h 45m.