What is the cheapest way to get from Bruges to Ypres?

The cheapest way to get from Bruges to Ypres is to bus via Gambetta Mériadeck which costs €75 - €140 and takes 14h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bruges to Ypres?

The fastest way to get from Bruges to Ypres is to fly and subway and train which takes 6h 24m and costs €80 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Bruges and Ypres?

No, there is no direct bus from Bruges to Ypres station. However, there are services departing from Bruges Centre and arriving at Ieper Station perron 3 via Gambetta Mériadeck, Bordeaux, Lille Europe, Menen Barakken and Menen Station perron 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Bruges and Ypres?

No, there is no direct train from Bruges to Ypres. However, there are services departing from Bruges Gironde and arriving at Ypres via Bordeaux St Jean, Tourcoing and Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.

How far is it from Bruges to Ypres?

The distance between Bruges and Ypres is 904 km. The road distance is 809.1 km.

How do I travel from Bruges to Ypres without a car?

The best way to get from Bruges to Ypres without a car is to train which takes 8h 44m and costs €150 - €310.

How long does it take to get from Bruges to Ypres?

It takes approximately 8h 44m to get from Bruges to Ypres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bruges to Ypres bus from?

Bruges to Ypres bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bordeaux station.

Where do I catch the Bruges to Ypres train from?

Bruges to Ypres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.

Train or bus from Bruges to Ypres?

The best way to get from Bruges to Ypres is to train which takes 8h 44m and costs €150 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus via Gambetta Mériadeck, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 14h 52m.

Where does the Bruges to Ypres bus arrive?

Bruges to Ypres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

Where does the Bruges to Ypres train arrive?

Bruges to Ypres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Tourcoing station.

Can I drive from Bruges to Ypres?

Yes, the driving distance between Bruges to Ypres is 809 km. It takes approximately 8h 10m to drive from Bruges to Ypres.

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There are 9 ways to get from Bruges to Ypres by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Tourcoingtrain 7660
8h 44m
€151–306
Bus via Gambetta Mériadeck
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Lillebus FlixBus N743
14h 52m
€77–132
Drive 809.1 km
1. Drive from Bruges to Yprescar 809.1 km
8h 10m
€126–181
Fly Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport, subway, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane BOD - LIL
2. Take the subway from 4 Cantons Stade P. Mauroy to Gare Lille Flandressubway
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Courtraitrain
4. Take the train from Courtrai to Yprestrain
6h 24m
€83–287
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 25m
€80–145
Fly Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BOD - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Yprestrain
7h 16m
€101–254
Fly Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BOD - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Flandrestrain
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Courtraitrain
4. Take the train from Courtrai to Yprestrain
6h 58m
€133–337
Fly Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BOD - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Yprestrain
8h 45m
€149–390
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane TLS - LIL
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Courtraitrain
4. Take the train from Courtrai to Yprestrain
9h 43m
€147–373

Bruges to Ypres by train

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8h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 903.7 km
Duration: 8h 44m

What companies run services between Bruges, France and Ypres, Belgium?

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Tourcoing twice daily. Tickets cost €140–280 and the journey takes 5h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bordeaux to Lille twice daily. Tickets cost €65–120 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

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