There are 5 ways to get from Reims to Ypres by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)
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Train, line 86 bus
best- Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Gare Lille Europe to Curiebus 86
5h 15m€60–119Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV to Lillebus
- Take the bus from Gare Lille Europe to Douanebus L91
- Take the bus from Menen Station perron 4 to Ieper Station perron 3bus 80
6h 31m€24–36Drive 226.6 km
- Drive from Reims to Yprescar 226.6 km
2h 26m€35–51Train via Paris
- Take the train from Reims to Paris Esttrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandrestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Courtraitrain Ter
- Take the train from Courtrai to Yprestrain Ic / ...
5h 22m€73–142Train
- Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne TGV to Bruxelles-Miditrain Trn
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
6h 27m€92–198
Reims to Ypres by subway, train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reims to Ypres is to bus which costs €24 - €40 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Reims to Ypres is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Reims to Ypres station. However, there are services departing from Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV and arriving at Ieper Station perron 3 via Gare Lille Europe, Menen Barakken and Menen Station perron 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Reims to Ypres. However, there are services departing from Reims and arriving at Ypres via Paris Nord, Lille Flandres and Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Reims and Ypres is 365 km. The road distance is 226.6 km.
The best way to get from Reims to Ypres without a car is to train and line 86 bus which takes 5h 15m and costs €60 - €120.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Reims to Ypres, including transfers.
Reims to Ypres bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV station.
Reims to Ypres train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Reims station.
The best way to get from Reims to Ypres is to bus which takes 6h 31m and costs €24 - €40. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs €70 - €150 and takes 5h 22m.
What companies run services between Reims, France and Ypres, Belgium?
You can take a train from Reims to Ieper Station perron 3 via Champagne-Ardenne, Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV, Lille, Gare Lille Europe, Douane, Menen Barakken, and Menen Station perron 4 in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reims to Ypres via Paris Est, Paris Nord, Lille Flandres, and Courtrai in around 5h 22m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Champagne-Ardenne to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Reims to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Champagne-Ardenne to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Courtrai to Ypres
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–12
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Champagne-Ardenne TGV to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €70–150
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Courtrai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Courtrai
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–10
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 3 20 40 40 40
- contact@ilevia.fr
- Website
- Ilévia
Bus from Gare Lille Europe to Curie
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- Ilévia
- 60 min Ticket
- €2
Bus from Gare Lille Europe to Douane
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- Ilévia
- 60 min Ticket
- €2
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Menen Station perron 4 to Ieper Station perron 3
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Bus from Menen Station perron 4 to Ieper Station perron 3
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Belgian Railways
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More Questions & Answers
Reims to Ypres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Reims to Ypres train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Est station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reims to Ypres is 227 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Reims to Ypres.
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