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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Ypres is to bus which costs €24 - €50 and takes 6h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Ypres is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Ypres?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Ypres. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Ieper Markt perron 2 via Brugge Station perron C9 and Torhout Station perron 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Ypres?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Ypres. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Ypres via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Ypres?

The distance between Rotterdam and Ypres is 230 km. The road distance is 216 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Ypres without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs €22 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Rotterdam to Ypres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Ypres bus from?

Rotterdam to Ypres bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Ypres train from?

Rotterdam to Ypres train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Ypres?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Ypres is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs €22 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €50 and takes 6h 4m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Ypres bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Ypres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bruges station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Ypres train arrive?

Rotterdam to Ypres train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Antwerpen-Centraal station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Ypres?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Ypres is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Rotterdam to Ypres.

Where can I stay near Ypres?

There are 997+ hotels available in Ypres.

Rotterdam to Ypres - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain Eurostar / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Yprestrain Ic / ...
3h 3m
€23–88
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Brugesbus 814 / ...
2. Take the bus from Torhout Station perron 4 to Ieper Markt perron 2bus 91
6h 4m
€24–48
Drive 216 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Yprescar 216 km
2h 30m
€38–55
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane AMS - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Yprestrain
4h 40m
€108–337

Rotterdam to Ypres by train

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Distance: 229.6 km
Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Ypres, Belgium?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Ypres via Antwerpen-Centraal and Anvers-Central in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Ieper Markt perron 2 via Bruges, Brugge Station perron C9, Torhout Station perron 8, and Torhout Station perron 4 in around 6h 4m.

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