The average train between Ypres and Rouen takes 7h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Ypres to Rouen. 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 Rouen. 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 Rouen at 9:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Courtrai and take an average of 7h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 37m • 2 changes
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13h 23m • 2 changes


5h 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 Rouen. However, there are services departing from Ypres station and arriving at Rouen station via Rouen Rive Droite. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
Ypres to Rouen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Lille Flandres station.
Ypres to Rouen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Rouen Rive Droite station.
Book your Ypres to Rouen train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Ypres and Rouen is 201.8 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 3 times a day. Tickets cost €40–80 and the journey takes 2h 45m.