The average train between Lens and Ypres takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Lens 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 Lens and Ypres. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lens is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Ypres at 11:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lens to Ypres. However, there are services departing from Lens station and arriving at Ypres station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Lens to Ypres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lens station.
Lens to Ypres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Ypres station.
Book your Lens to Ypres train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Lens and Ypres is 46.7 km. The road distance is 101 km.
You can take a train from Lens to Ypres via Lille Flandres and Courtrai in around 3h 12m.