The average train between Ypres and Rotterdam takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Ypres to Rotterdam. 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 hourly between Ypres and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Ypres is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Anvers-Central and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ypres to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Ypres station and arriving at Rotterdam station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Ypres to Rotterdam train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ypres station.
Ypres to Rotterdam train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Ypres to Rotterdam train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Ypres and Rotterdam is 162.5 km. The road distance is 230 km.
You can take a train from Ypres to Rotterdam Centraal via Anvers-Central and Antwerpen-Centraal in around 2h 51m.