The average train between Heerlen and Ypres takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Heerlen 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 3 hours between Heerlen and Ypres. The earliest departure is at 7:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heerlen is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Ypres at 7:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Liège-Guillemins and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Heerlen to Ypres. However, there are services departing from Heerlen station and arriving at Ypres station via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
Heerlen to Ypres train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Heerlen station.
Heerlen to Ypres train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Ypres station.
Book your Heerlen to Ypres train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Heerlen and Ypres is 217.3 km. The road distance is 284 km.
You can take a train from Heerlen to Ypres via Liège-Guillemins and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 4h 13m.