What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to Ypres?

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Ypres is to bus which costs €23 - €40 and takes 7h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to Ypres?

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Ypres is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Ypres?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Ypres. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Ieper Markt perron 2 via Brugge Station perron C9 and Torhout Station perron 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Ypres?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Ypres. However, there are services departing from Aachen, Hbf and arriving at Ypres via Bruxelles-Midi and Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Aachen to Ypres?

The distance between Aachen and Ypres is 278 km. The road distance is 266.7 km.

How do I travel from Aachen to Ypres without a car?

The best way to get from Aachen to Ypres without a car is to train via Ghent which takes 3h 23m and costs €28 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Aachen to Ypres?

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Aachen to Ypres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Ypres bus from?

Aachen to Ypres bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Ypres train from?

Aachen to Ypres train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen, Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Ypres?

The best way to get from Aachen to Ypres is to train via Ghent which takes 3h 23m and costs €28 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 7h 42m.

Where does the Aachen to Ypres bus arrive?

Aachen to Ypres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bruges station.

Where does the Aachen to Ypres train arrive?

Aachen to Ypres train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Ypres?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Ypres is 267 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Aachen to Ypres.

Where can I stay near Ypres?

There are 1033+ hotels available in Ypres.

Aachen to Ypres - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 90 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Aachen to Ypres by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Ghent
best
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to YpresIc / ...
3h 23m
€28–122
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to BrugesN84
2. Take the bus from Torhout Station perron 4 to Ieper Markt perron 291
7h 42m
€23–39
Drive 266.7 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Ypres266.7 km
2h 40m
€41–59
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to CourtraiIc / ...
3h 24m
€29–122
Train, line 90 bus
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nord79
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to RoulersIc
3. Take the bus from Roeselare Station perron 9 to Ieper Markt perron 290
4h 46m
€42–65

Aachen to Ypres by train

110Weekly Trains

3h 23mAverage Duration

€28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 277.9 km
Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Ypres, Belgium?

You can take a train from Aachen, Hbf to Ypres via Bruxelles Midi, Bruxelles-Midi, and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen station west to Ieper Markt perron 2 via Bruges, Brugge Station perron C9, Torhout Station perron 8, and Torhout Station perron 4 in around 7h 42m.

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