The average train between Ypres and Switzerland takes 11h 2m and the fastest train takes 8h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Ypres to Switzerland. 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 4 times a day between Ypres and Switzerland. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ypres is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Switzerland at 11:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Gand-Saint-Pierre and take an average of 11h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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16h 17m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Ypres to Switzerland? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Ypres to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Ypres station and arriving at Switzerland station via Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.
Ypres to Switzerland train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ypres station.
Ypres to Switzerland train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Book your Ypres to Switzerland train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Ypres and Switzerland is 596.5 km. The road distance is 1,051 km.
You can take a train from Ypres to Zürich Stadelhofen via Gand-Saint-Pierre, Bruxelles-Midi, Brussel-Zuid, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 9h 45m.