There are 9 ways to get from Germany to Ypres by plane, train, train (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 from Frankfurt, train
best- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane FRA - BRU
- Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Yprestrain
5h 59m€106–261Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Berlin to Dortmundbus
- Take the bus from Dortmund - Bus Station to Antwerp - Berchembus
- Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Yprestrain Ic / ...
16h 40m€61–107Train via Cologne
- Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Yprestrain Ic / ...
11h 30m€130–363Drive 848 km
- Drive from Berlin to Yprescar 848 km
7h 34m€134–193Fly from Hamburg Airport, train
- Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane HAM - BRU
- Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Yprestrain
6h 19m€118–323Fly from Munich International Airport, train
- Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MUC - BRU
- Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Yprestrain
6h 39m€139–284Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
- Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BER - BRU
- Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Yprestrain
6h 57m€108–294Train
- Take the train from Berlin Gesundbrunnen to Bruxelles-Miditrain Trn
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
17h 43m€174–290Bus
- Take the bus from Berlin Alexanderplatz to Lillebus N1387
18h 31m€88–133
Germany to Ypres by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Germany to Ypres is to bus and train which costs €60 - €110 and takes 16h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Germany to Ypres is to fly and train which takes 5h 59m and costs €100 - €270.
No, there is no direct bus from Germany to Ypres. However, there are services departing from Berlin Alexanderplatz and arriving at Curie via Gare Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Germany to Ypres. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf and arriving at Ypres via S Spandau Bhf, Koeln Hbf, Bruxelles-Midi and Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
The distance between Germany and Ypres is 461 km. The road distance is 848 km.
The best way to get from Germany to Ypres without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 11h 30m and costs €130 - €370.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Germany to Ypres, including transfers.
Germany to Ypres bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin Alexanderplatz station.
Germany to Ypres train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from S Spandau Bhf station.
The best way to get from Germany to Ypres is to train via Cologne which takes 11h 30m and costs €130 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €140 and takes 18h 31m.
What companies run services between Germany and Ypres, Belgium?
You can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Ypres via S Spandau Bhf, Koeln Hbf, Bruxelles-Midi, and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 11h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin Alexanderplatz to Lille 5 times a week. Tickets cost €80–130 and the journey takes 16h.
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–140
Flights from Hamburg Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70–210
Flights from Munich International Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–230
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–200
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ypres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ypres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Berchem to Ypres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ypres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ypres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ypres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Berlin Gesundbrunnen to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €150–250
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Courtrai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–26
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- helpline.svs@gmail.com
- Website
- SVS
Bus from Berlin to Dortmund
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- SVS
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Booking & Getting There
Germany to Ypres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Germany to Ypres train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Germany to Ypres is 848 km. It takes approximately 7h 34m to drive from Germany to Ypres.
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