How to get fromBrussels Central Station to Ypresby train, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Brussels Central Station to Ypres by train, car, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Yprestrain P / ...
1h 56m
€21–45
Drive 122.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Brussels Central Station to Yprescar 122.3 km
1h 20m
€19–27
Train via Courtrai
1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Courtrai to Yprestrain Ic / ...
2h 20m
€21–45
Train via Ghent
1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Yprestrain Ic / ...
2h 20m
€21–44
Train, line 90 bus
1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Roulerstrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Roeselare Station perron 9 to Ieper Markt perron 2bus 90
2h 51m
€21–39

Brussels Central Station to Ypres by train

11Weekly Trains

1h 56mAverage Duration

€21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 129.2 km
Duration: 1h 56m

What companies run services between Brussels Central Station, Belgium and Ypres, Belgium?

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Bruxelles-Central to Ypres twice daily. Tickets cost €21–45 and the journey takes 1h 56m.

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Ypres, Belgium(opens in a new window)

Ypres is a Belgian city and municipality in the province of West Flanders. Though the Dutch name Ieper is the official one, the city's French name Ypres is most commonly used in English. The municipality comprises the city of Ypres/Ieper and the villages of Boezinge, Brielen, Dikkebus, Elverdinge, Hollebeke, Sint-Jan, Vlamertinge, Voormezele, Zillebeke, and Zuidschote. Together, they are home to about 34,900 inhabitants.

Things to do in Ypres

Bellewaerde(Opens in a new window)

Bellewaerde is a theme park in the West Flemish countryside at Zonnebeke near Ypres, Belgium (it is physically located just inside the Ypres municipality boundary). It was established in 1954, on the grounds of the World War I Battle of Bellewaarde. Named after an old castle in its territory that still stands near the main entrance, Bellewaerde is the oldest operating theme park in Belgium. Originally a zoo and safari, the park expanded in the early eighties to become more of a general theme- and thrillpark, catering towards teens and families. The 54 ha park is known for its beautiful gardens, marvelous landscaping and its attention to theming. Its mascotte is a lion dressed as a king, King Lion. Bellewaerde draws about 850,000 - 900,000 visitors a year and is the main theme park in Flanders.

Dawson Duel (roller coaster)(Opens in a new window)

Dawson Duel is a racing alpine coaster at Bellewaerde near Ypres, Belgium. The attraction became the first in Europe to race two alpine coaster tracks against one another, and the first to also be built on an artificial, man-made slope instead of natural terrain. Dawson Duel's name and theme pays homage to the town of Dawson City in the Yukon Territory, and the Yukon Quest Sled dog racing event. The ride was constructed at a cost of €4,000,000 and is one of the most popular attractions in the park.

Wakala (roller coaster)(Opens in a new window)

Wakala is a steel family roller coaster located at Bellewaerde near Ypres, Belgium. The coaster pays heavy homage to the Kwakwakaʼwakw natives of the Canadian Pacific Northwest. It is manufactured by Gerstlauer and is targeted at families, with two lift hills, a meandering layout, and a vertical spike rollback element.

Places to stay in Ypres

Old Saxo(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Albertushof(Opens in a new window)

9.5Superb

Juliette's(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

Huis Vandermersch(Opens in a new window)

9.4Superb

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