There are 4 ways to get from Ypres to Aachen by train (Eurostar), car, or train
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Train via Ghent
best- Take the train from Ypres to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbftrain Ice
3h 17m€50–125Drive 264.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Ypres to Aachencar 264.2 km
2h 48m€42–61Train
- Take the train from Courtrai to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 41m€48–89Train #2
- Take the train from Ypres to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Gent St Pieters to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
3h 59m€49–96
Ypres to Aachen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ypres to Aachen is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Ypres to Aachen is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct train from Ypres to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Ypres and arriving at Aachen Hbf via Gand-Saint-Pierre and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Ypres and Aachen is 278 km. The road distance is 264.2 km.
The best way to get from Ypres to Aachen without a car is to train via Ghent which takes 3h 17m and costs €45 - €130.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Ypres to Aachen, including transfers.
Ypres to Aachen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ypres station.
Ypres to Aachen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ypres to Aachen is 264 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Ypres to Aachen.
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What companies run services between Ypres, Belgium and Aachen, Germany?
You can take a train from Ypres to Aachen Hbf via Gand-Saint-Pierre and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 17m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Ypres to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Courtrai to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Ypres to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- Belgian Railways
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