There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Ypres by plane, train, train (TGV), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
- Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Yprestrain
3h 57m€85–246Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h€52–96Train
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lille Europetrain Tgv
7h 36m€144–242Drive 704.5 km
- Drive from Geneva to Yprescar 704.5 km
7h 23m€127–183Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane GVA - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Yprestrain
5h 38m€137–364Bus, train
- Take the bus from Geneva to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N839
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
15h 29m€93–142
Geneva to Ypres by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Ypres is to bus which costs €50 - €100 and takes 12h.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Ypres is to fly and train which takes 3h 57m and costs €80 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Ypres. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Curie via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Gare Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Ypres. However, there are services departing from Geneve and arriving at Ypres via Lyon Part Dieu and Wervik. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
The distance between Geneva and Ypres is 676 km. The road distance is 704.5 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Ypres without a car is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs €140 - €250.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Geneva to Ypres, including transfers.
Geneva to Ypres bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.
Geneva to Ypres train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Geneve station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Ypres is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs €140 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 12h.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Ypres, Belgium?
You can take a train from Geneve to Ypres via Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Curie, and Wervik in around 7h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Ypres via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Lille - Europe Train Station, Gare Lille Europe, Curie, and Wervik in around 12h.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–220
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Brussels Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–220
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–250
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ypres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €110–180
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Central to Ypres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussels-Nord to Courtrai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Geneva to Ypres bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Geneva to Ypres train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Ypres is 705 km. It takes approximately 7h 23m to drive from Geneva to Ypres.
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