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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Ypres is to drive which costs €50 - €75 and takes 3h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Ypres is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Ypres?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Ypres. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Ypres via Bruxelles-Midi and Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Cologne to Ypres?

The distance between Cologne and Ypres is 347 km. The road distance is 330.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Ypres without a car is to train via Ghent which takes 4h 1m and costs €95 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Cologne to Ypres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Ypres train from?

Cologne to Ypres train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Where does the Cologne to Ypres train arrive?

Cologne to Ypres train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Ypres?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Ypres is 330 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Cologne to Ypres.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Ypres?

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Where can I stay near Ypres?

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Cologne to Ypres - 4 ways to travel via train, night train, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Ypres by train (Eurostar), night train, train, or car

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Train via Ghent
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Yprestrain Ic / ...
4h 1m
€95–163
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nordnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Roulerstrain Ic / ...
6h 15m
€45–129
Drive 330.3 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Yprescar 330.3 km
3h 16m
€52–75
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
4h 14m
€62–158

Cologne to Ypres by train

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4h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 347.2 km
Duration: 4h 1m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Ypres via Bruxelles-Midi and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 4h 1m.

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