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How to get fromCologne to Ypresby train, car, or train (Eurostar)

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

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  1. Train via Ghent

    best
    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Yprestrain train Ic / ...
    4h 28m
    €58–244

  2. Drive 330.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cologne to Yprescar car 330.3 km
    3h 16m
    €51–74

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Courtraitrain train Ic / ...
    4h 36m
    €57–220

  4. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Thalys
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Roulerstrain train Ic / ...
    5h 36m
    €84–149

Cologne to Ypres by train

Calendar91Weekly Trains
Duration4h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 347.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Ypres via Bruxelles Midi, Bruxelles-Midi, and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 4h 28m.

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