There are 3 ways to get from Ypres to Thiepval 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 Alberttrain Ter
3h 8m€44–68Drive 103.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Ypres to Thiepvalcar 103.1 km
1h 43m€17–24Line 86 bus, train
- Take the bus from Curie to Gare Lille Flandresbus 86
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Alberttrain Ter
3h 28m€38–56
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ypres to Thiepval is to drive which costs €16 - €24 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Ypres to Thiepval is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs €16 - €24.
No, there is no direct train from Ypres to Thiepval. However, there are services departing from Ypres and arriving at Albert via Courtrai and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Ypres and Thiepval is 166 km. The road distance is 103.1 km.
The best way to get from Ypres to Thiepval without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs €40 - €70.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Ypres to Thiepval, including transfers.
Ypres to Thiepval train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ypres station.
Ypres to Thiepval train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Courtrai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ypres to Thiepval is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Ypres to Thiepval.
There are 223+ hotels available in Thiepval.
What companies run services between Ypres, Belgium and Thiepval, France?
You can take a train from Ypres to Thiepval via Courtrai, Lille Flandres, and Albert in around 3h 8m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Ypres to Courtrai
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Courtrai to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +33 3 20 40 40 40
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ilévia
Bus from Curie to Gare Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- Ilévia
- 60 min Ticket
- €2
Want to know more about travelling around France
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide
Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF
Read the travel guide








