The average train between Ypres and Cologne takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Ypres to Cologne. 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 Ypres and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Ypres is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Gand-Saint-Pierre and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Ypres to Cologne? 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 Ypres to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Ypres station and arriving at Koeln Hbf station via Gand-Saint-Pierre station and Bruxelles-Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
Ypres to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ypres station.
Ypres to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
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The distance between Ypres and Cologne is 285.2 km. The road distance is 328 km.
You can take a train from Ypres to Koeln Hbf via Gand-Saint-Pierre and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 12m.