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How to get fromAachen to Ypresby train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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There are 5 ways to get from Aachen to Ypres by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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  1. Train via Ghent

    best
    1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train Tha
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Yprestrain train Ic / ...
    3h 32m
    €47–187

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Brugesbus bus N84
    7h 52m
    €25–37

  3. Drive 266.7 km

    1. Drive from Aachen to Yprescar car 266.7 km
    2h 41m
    €41–60

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train Tha
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Courtraitrain train Ic / ...
    3h 40m
    €46–163

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Thalys
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Roulerstrain train Ic / ...
    4h 56m
    €48–159

Aachen to Ypres by train

Calendar100Weekly Trains
Duration3h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket€47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Ypres, Belgium?

You can take a train from Aachen, Hbf to Ypres via Bruxelles Midi, Bruxelles-Midi, and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Bruges twice daily. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 4h 55m.

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