The average train between Cologne and Ypres takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Ypres. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Ypres. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Ypres at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Ypres. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Ypres station via Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Cologne to Ypres train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Ypres train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Ypres station.
Book your Cologne to Ypres train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Eurostar.
The distance between Cologne and Ypres is 285.2 km. The road distance is 347 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Ypres via Bruxelles Midi, Bruxelles-Midi, and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 4h 3m.