There are 4 ways to get from Ypres to Somme by train, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Ypres to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Courtrai to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Amienstrain Ter
4h 17m€33–67Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Douane to Lille Europebus L91
- Take the bus from Lille to Amiensbus 712
5h 52m€17–24Bus, train
- Take the bus from Douane to Gare Lille Flandresbus L91
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Amienstrain Ter
4h 37m€29–53Drive 130.3 km
- Drive from Ypres to Sommecar 130.3 km
2h 9m€21–30
Ypres to Somme by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ypres to Somme is to bus which costs €17 - €24 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Ypres to Somme is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Ypres station to Somme. However, there are services departing from Ieper Station perron 3 and arriving at Queneuder via Menen Station perron 1, Douane, Lille and Gare du Nord quai F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Ypres to Somme. However, there are services departing from Ypres and arriving at St Roch Somme via Courtrai, Lille Flandres and Amiens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Ypres and Somme is 192 km. The road distance is 130.3 km.
The best way to get from Ypres to Somme without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs €30 - €70.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Ypres to Somme, including transfers.
Ypres to Somme bus services, operated by Ilévia, depart from Douane station.
Ypres to Somme train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ypres station.
The best way to get from Ypres to Somme is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs €30 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €24 and takes 5h 52m.
What companies run services between Ypres, Belgium and Somme, Hauts-de-France, France?
You can take a train from Ypres to St Roch Somme via Courtrai, Lille Flandres, Lille Flandres, and Amiens in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ieper Station perron 3 to Queneuder via Menen Station perron 1, Menen Barakken, Douane, Lille Europe, Lille, Amiens, and Gare du Nord quai F in around 5h 52m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Ypres to Courtrai
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–12
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Courtrai to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lille Flandres to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lille Flandres to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 3 20 40 40 40
- [email protected]
- Website
- ilevia.fr
Bus from Douane to Gare Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- ilevia.fr
- 60 min Ticket
- €2
Bus from Douane to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- ilevia.fr
- 60 min Ticket
- €2
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Lille to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Ypres to Somme bus services, operated by Ilévia, arrive at Lille Europe station.
Ypres to Somme train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Courtrai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ypres to Somme is 130 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Ypres to Somme.
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