The average train between Ypres and Ostend takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. 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 9:15 PM which arrives into Ostend at 11:03 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 50m. 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 Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
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 108 km.
You can take a train from Ypres to Ostende via Courtrai in around 2h 25m.