The average train between Ypres and Ostend takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Ypres to Ostend. 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 hourly between Ypres and Ostend. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Ypres is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Ostend at 12:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ypres to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Ypres station and arriving at Ostend station via Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Ypres to Ostend train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ypres station.
Ypres to Ostend train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Ostende station.
Book your Ypres to Ostend train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Ypres and Ostend is 40.6 km. The road distance is 137 km.
You can take a train from Ypres to Ostende via Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 1h 58m.