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

The cheapest way to get from Ypres to Monschau is to train which costs €28 - €45 and takes 5h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ypres to Monschau is to drive which takes 3h and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Ypres and Monschau?

No, there is no direct bus from Ypres station to Monschau. However, there are services departing from Ieper Station perron 3 and arriving at Monschau, Altstadt via Menen Station perron 1, Douane, Lille, Aachen, Bendplatz and Aachen, Bushof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.

How far is it from Ypres to Monschau?

The distance between Ypres and Monschau is 293 km. The road distance is 270.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Ypres to Monschau without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs €28 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Ypres to Monschau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ypres to Monschau bus from?

Ypres to Monschau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lille station.

Train or bus from Ypres to Monschau?

The best way to get from Ypres to Monschau is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs €28 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €70 and takes 10h 3m.

Where does the Ypres to Monschau bus arrive?

Ypres to Monschau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aachen station west.

Can I drive from Ypres to Monschau?

Yes, the driving distance between Ypres to Monschau is 271 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Ypres to Monschau.

Where can I stay near Monschau?

There are 1461+ hotels available in Monschau.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Ypres to Monschau by train, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ypres to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to EupenIc
5h 17m
€29–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lille to Aachen station west328 / ...
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Bushof to Monschau, AltstadtSb66 / ...
10h 3m
€29–70
Drive 270.7 km
1. Drive from Ypres to Monschau270.7 km
3h
€42–61
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Roulers to Bruxelles-MidiIc
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen HbfIce
3. Take the bus from Aachen, Kaiserplatz to Monschau, Altstadt66
6h 22m
€47–128

Ypres to Monschau by train, foot, and bus

15Weekly Services

5h 17mAverage Duration

€29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 293 km
Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a train from Ypres to Monschau, Altstadt via Gand-Saint-Pierre, Eupen, and Eupen, Werthplatz in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ieper Station perron 3 to Monschau, Altstadt via Menen Station perron 1, Menen Barakken, Douane, Lille Europe, Lille, Aachen station west, Aachen, Bendplatz, and Aachen, Bushof in around 10h 3m.

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