The average train between Dunkirk and Ypres takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk and Ypres. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunkirk is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Ypres at 11:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Ypres. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque station and arriving at Ypres station via Lille Europe station and Courtrai station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Dunkirk to Ypres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
Dunkirk to Ypres train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Ypres station.
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The distance between Dunkirk and Ypres is 41.1 km. The road distance is 49 km.
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Ypres via Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Flandres, and Courtrai in around 2h 45m.