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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Ypres is to bus and train which costs €24 - €50 and takes 4h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Ypres is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Ypres?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam to Ypres station. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam and arriving at Ieper Station perron 3 via Lille Europe, Menen Barakken and Menen Station perron 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Ypres?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Ypres. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Ypres via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Ypres?

The distance between Rotterdam and Ypres is 230 km. The road distance is 216 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Ypres without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs €30 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Rotterdam to Ypres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Ypres bus from?

Rotterdam to Ypres bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rotterdam station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Ypres train from?

Rotterdam to Ypres train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Ypres?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Ypres is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs €30 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €45 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Ypres bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Ypres bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Ypres train arrive?

Rotterdam to Ypres train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Antwerpen-Centraal station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Ypres?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Ypres is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Rotterdam to Ypres.

How do I get a train ticket from Rotterdam to Ypres?

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Where can I stay near Ypres?

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Rotterdam to Ypres - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Rotterdam to Ypres by train (Eurostar), bus, train, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain Eurostar / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Yprestrain Ic / ...
3h 19m
€33–93
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Ghent Dampoortbus 803 / ...
2. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Yprestrain Ic / ...
4h 19m
€24–46
Drive 216 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Yprescar 216 km
2h 31m
€39–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 9m
€25–41

Rotterdam to Ypres by train

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Distance: 229.5 km
Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Ypres, Belgium?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Ypres via Antwerpen-Centraal and Anvers-Central in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Rotterdam to Lille - Europe Train Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €18–35 and the journey takes 3h 15m. FlixBus also services this route 5 times a day.

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