There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Ypres by plane, train, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, train
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
- Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Yprestrain
4h 18m€72–173Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 16m€58–93Train
- Take the train from Genève to Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy TGVtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Lille Europetrain Tgv
7h 17m€207–424Drive 703.9 km
- Drive from Geneva to Yprescar 703.9 km
7h 23m€123–177Bus, train
- Take the bus from Geneva to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N839
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
15h 10m€69–114
Geneva to Ypres by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Ypres is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 13h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Ypres is to fly and train which takes 4h 18m and costs €70 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Ypres station. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Ieper Station perron 3 via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Lille Europe, Menen Barakken and Menen Station perron 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Ypres. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Ypres via Marne La Vallee Chessy, Lille Flandres and Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
The distance between Geneva and Ypres is 679 km. The road distance is 703.9 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Ypres without a car is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs €200 - €430.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Geneva to Ypres, including transfers.
Geneva to Ypres bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.
Geneva to Ypres train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Ypres is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs €200 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 13h 16m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Ypres, Belgium?
You can take a train from Genève to Ypres via Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy TGV, Marne La Vallee Chessy, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Courtrai in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Ieper Station perron 3 via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Lille - Europe Train Station, Lille Europe, Douane, Menen Barakken, and Menen Station perron 4 in around 13h 16m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–140
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Brussels Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–140
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–140
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–17
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €16–17
- 1st Class
- €21–24
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ypres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €8–13
- 1st Class
- €13–19
Train from Brussels-Nord to Courtrai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €10–15
- 1st Class
- €15–23
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genève to Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €160–290
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €40–55
- 1st Class
- €65–85
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €35–55
- Rail 1st Class
- €55–85
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €55–85
- Comfort
- €65–90
- Premium
- €90–120
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Geneva to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva to Ypres bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Geneva to Ypres train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy TGV station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Ypres is 704 km. It takes approximately 7h 23m to drive from Geneva to Ypres.
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