The average train between Cologne and Ypres takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h. 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 5 times a day between Cologne and Ypres. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Ypres at 10:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Ypres? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Ypres. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Ypres station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Cologne to Ypres train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Ypres train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Ypres station.
Book your Cologne to Ypres train tickets online with Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Cologne and Ypres is 285.2 km. The road distance is 347 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Ypres via Bruxelles-Midi and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 4h 11m.