Ypres to Brussels train with Intercity

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Ypres to Brussels

Showing times and prices for Jun 20

Cheapest price

$20

Average price

$26

Fastest journey

1 h 46 m

Average duration

2 h 1 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

103 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ypres to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Ypres to Brussels will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Ypres for Brussels on Sat, Jun 20, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 103 km distance in an average of 2 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 46 m .

On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 2 h 24 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • Intercity
    10:15 AM1h54
    Ypres
    12:09 PMBrussels
    $201One-way
    0 transfers
  • Intercity
    9:15 AM1h46
    Ypres
    11:01 AMBrussels
    $201One-way
    0 transfers
  • Intercity
    9:37 AM2h24
    Ypres
    12:01 PMBrussels
    $201One-way
    0 transfers
  • Intercity
    7:15 AM1h56
    Ypres
    9:11 AMBrussels
    $351One-way
    0 transfers
  • Intercity
    8:15 AM2h04
    Ypres
    10:19 AMBrussels
    $351One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Ypres to Brussels

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ypres to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $16.

Distance: 64 miles (103 km)

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Train
Bus
Driving

$26

Average price

$10

Average price

Cheapest

$24

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 13m

Average total duration

1h 43m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 58m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 28m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 26m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

-

CO2 emissions

Intercity

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Direct Options

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Ypres to Brussels is a bus with an average price of $10 (€9).

This is compared to other travel options from Ypres to Brussels:

A bus is $15 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ypres to Brussels costing on average $26 (€21).

The fastest way to travel from Ypres to Brussels is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 28m.

Other travel options to Brussels take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 43m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Ypres and Brussels including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Ypres to Brussels among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $26 (€21) compared to roughly $24 (€20) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-1.47 (€-1.20). The journey takes 1h 43m versus 1h 26m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

Live departures

Ypres to Brussels train times

The table below shows live departures for Ypres to Brussels trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Intercity728 · 70026:15 AM Ieper
1h47
8:02 AM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
Intercity728 · 70026:15 AM Ieper
1h59
8:14 AM Brussels-North1 transfer
Intercity728 · 70026:15 AM Ieper
1h54
8:09 AM Brussels-Central1 transfer
Intercity70096:58 AM Ieper
2h06
9:04 AM Brussels-North0 transfersDirect
Intercity70096:58 AM Ieper
2h01
8:59 AM Brussels-Central0 transfersDirect
Intercity70096:58 AM Ieper
1h51
8:49 AM Brussels-Midi0 transfersDirect
Intercity729 · 28077:15 AM Ieper
2h02
9:17 AM Brussels-Central1 transfer
Intercity729 · 28077:15 AM Ieper
1h55
9:10 AM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
Intercity729 · 28077:15 AM Ieper
2h07
9:22 AM Brussels-North1 transfer
Intercity7082 · 51087:43 AM Ieper
2h25
10:08 AM Brussels-North1 transfer
Intercity7082 · 51087:43 AM Ieper
2h13
9:56 AM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
Intercity7082 · 51087:43 AM Ieper
2h20
10:03 AM Brussels-Central1 transfer
Intercity730 · 28088:15 AM Ieper
1h54
10:09 AM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
Intercity730 · 28088:15 AM Ieper
2h07
10:22 AM Brussels-North1 transfer
Intercity730 · 28088:15 AM Ieper
2h02
10:17 AM Brussels-Central1 transfer
Intercity731 · 28099:15 AM Ieper
1h54
11:09 AM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
Intercity731 · 28099:15 AM Ieper
2h07
11:22 AM Brussels-North1 transfer
Intercity731 · 28099:15 AM Ieper
2h02
11:17 AM Brussels-Central1 transfer
Intercity732 · 281010:15 AM Ieper
2h02
12:17 PM Brussels-Central1 transfer
Intercity732 · 281010:15 AM Ieper
2h07
12:22 PM Brussels-North1 transfer
Intercity732 · 281010:15 AM Ieper
1h54
12:09 PM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
Intercity733 · 281111:15 AM Ieper
2h02
1:17 PM Brussels-Central1 transfer
Intercity733 · 281111:15 AM Ieper
2h07
1:22 PM Brussels-North1 transfer
Intercity733 · 281111:15 AM Ieper
1h54
1:09 PM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
Intercity734 · 281212:15 PM Ieper
1h54
2:09 PM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
Intercity734 · 281212:15 PM Ieper
2h02
2:17 PM Brussels-Central1 transfer
Intercity734 · 281212:15 PM Ieper
2h07
2:22 PM Brussels-North1 transfer
Intercity735 · 28131:15 PM Ieper
1h54
3:09 PM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
Intercity735 · 28131:15 PM Ieper
2h02
3:17 PM Brussels-Central1 transfer
Intercity735 · 28131:15 PM Ieper
2h07
3:22 PM Brussels-North1 transfer
Intercity736 · 28142:15 PM Ieper
1h54
4:09 PM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
Intercity736 · 28142:15 PM Ieper
2h07
4:22 PM Brussels-North1 transfer
Intercity736 · 28142:15 PM Ieper
2h02
4:17 PM Brussels-Central1 transfer
Intercity737 · 28153:15 PM Ieper
2h07
5:22 PM Brussels-North1 transfer
Intercity737 · 28153:15 PM Ieper
2h02
5:17 PM Brussels-Central1 transfer
Intercity737 · 28153:15 PM Ieper
1h54
5:09 PM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
Intercity738 · 28164:15 PM Ieper
1h54
6:09 PM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
Intercity738 · 28164:15 PM Ieper
2h02
6:17 PM Brussels-Central1 transfer
Intercity738 · 28164:15 PM Ieper
2h07
6:22 PM Brussels-North1 transfer
Intercity8080 · 51174:45 PM Ieper
2h23
7:08 PM Brussels-North1 transfer
Intercity8080 · 51174:45 PM Ieper
2h11
6:56 PM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
Intercity8080 · 51174:45 PM Ieper
2h18
7:03 PM Brussels-Central1 transfer
Intercity739 · 28175:15 PM Ieper
1h54
7:09 PM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
Intercity739 · 28175:15 PM Ieper
2h07
7:22 PM Brussels-North1 transfer
Intercity739 · 28175:15 PM Ieper
2h02
7:17 PM Brussels-Central1 transfer
Intercity740 · 28186:15 PM Ieper
2h02
8:17 PM Brussels-Central1 transfer
Intercity740 · 28186:15 PM Ieper
1h54
8:09 PM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
Intercity740 · 28186:15 PM Ieper
2h07
8:22 PM Brussels-North1 transfer
Intercity741 · 28197:15 PM Ieper
2h07
9:22 PM Brussels-North1 transfer
Intercity741 · 28197:15 PM Ieper
1h54
9:09 PM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
Intercity741 · 28197:15 PM Ieper
2h02
9:17 PM Brussels-Central1 transfer

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Ypres to Brussels

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Trains from Ypres to Brussels run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.

The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:07. The fastest train covers the 64 miles (103 km) distance in 1h 38m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $7 (€6)
Distance
64 miles (103 km)
Average train duration
1h 43m
Cheapest ticket price
$16 (€13)
Trains per day
12
Fastest train
1h 38m
First train
12:01 AM
Last train
11:07 PM
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Mon
Best time to book
28 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $7 (€6)

Train companies: Intercity, SNCB from Ypres to Brussels trainsIntercity, SNCB trains will get you between Ypres and Brussels from $7 (€6). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Intercity

About
Intercity is a broad classification for express train services that connect cities over longer distances than commuter or regional trains, often with limited stops and comfortable carriages for long-distance travel. The term "InterCity" originated with British Rail in 1966 for its electrified West Coast Main Line services.Today, "Intercity" or "IC" is a brand name used by various railway operators across Europe and other parts of the world, including PKP Intercity in Poland, Trenitalia in Italy, and services in countries like Sweden and Ukraine. These trains typically offer both Standard and First Class seating, with amenities such as power sockets and luggage space. While some Intercity services are modern and high-speed, others may use older rolling stock, with speeds generally up to 160 km/h (100 mph).
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 38m
Cheapest Price
$16 (€13)
Intercity frequency
12 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage up to 30kg total
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with hot meals and snacks, trolley service in some trains. But do not count on the presence of a buffet car. So if having access to food and drink on the train is important to you, it’s best to bring your own refreshments onboard.
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket
Quiet zone

SNCB

About
SNCB is Belgium’s national railway company and the country’s main train operator, offering First Class and Second Class tickets. It runs a variety of services, including Intercity trains for the fastest domestic connections, Interregio trains with more local stops, and international options such as EuroCity, Thalys, and ICE International. Thalys trains connect Belgium with France, Germany, and the Netherlands at high speed, while EuroCity and ICE International link Belgium to Germany and other European destinations. Onboard facilities typically include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and power outlets. Popular routes include Brussels to Antwerp, Brussels to Bruges, Brussels to Ghent, and Brussels to Liège.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 38m
Cheapest Price
$18 (€15)
SNCB frequency
16 a day

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  • Must visit

Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

Major museum complex with Old Masters, Magritte works, and Belgian art; one of the city’s essential cultural visits.

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Magritte Museum

Dedicated to René Magritte, with the world’s largest collection of his surrealist works in a central historic setting.

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Musical Instruments Museum

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Euro

Moderate by Western European standards. Food and transport are manageable, but central hotels cost more.

Average meal costs

Budget
EUR 10-15 for fries, kebab, or a simple lunch.
Mid-range
EUR 20-35 per person at a casual restaurant.
Fine dining
EUR 70+ per person at upscale restaurants.
Coffee
EUR 3-5 for a cappuccino or latte.

Tipping culture

Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated, not required. Round up taxi fares; no tip is expected for bars or cafés.

FAQs: Trains from Ypres to Brussels

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ypres to Brussels by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Brussels, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Ypres to Brussels can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $16 (€13), while the average price is around $26 (€21).
The train from Ypres to Brussels takes 1h 38m and runs 12 per day.
The first train from Ypres to Brussels leaves at 12:01 AM.
The distance by train from Ypres to Brussels is 64 miles (103 km).
The last train from Ypres to Brussels leaves at 11:07 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Ypres to Brussels.
Yes, there is a direct train from Ypres to Brussels. This service operates 0 times per day, provided by SNCB.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Ypres to Brussels.
The train station in Ypres that goes to Brussels is Ieper, which connects to Brussels-Midi.
The cheapest way to get from Ypres to Brussels is by bus, with a cost of around $7 (€6).
The train journey from Ypres to Brussels offers a pleasant view of the Belgian countryside, featuring rolling hills, quaint villages, and lush green fields, providing a scenic experience for travelers.
Yes, a day trip from Ypres to Brussels is feasible. The journey takes 1h 38m, covering a distance of 64 miles (103 km), with 8 trains available per day.
In Brussels, explore the vibrant Marolles district with its antique shops and street art, and enjoy a stroll through Parc du Cinquantenaire with its impressive arches and museums. Sample Belgian chocolates at the city's renowned chocolatiers, and experience the lively Saint-Géry district's trendy bars and cafes. Attend a performance at the historic La Monnaie opera house. Don't miss top sights like the opulent Grand Place, Atomium for panoramic views, the iconic Manneken Pis statue, the Royal Palace of Brussels, and the Magritte Museum.
For a fulfilling experience in Brussels, plan on spending 2 to 3 days to explore key attractions such as the Grand Place, Atomium, and various museums, as well as to enjoy the local cuisine and vibrant neighborhoods.
Yes, you can take the train from Ypres to Brussels.
Since both Ypres and Brussels are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Brussels include Bruges, Ghent, Antwerp, Lille, Rotterdam.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Ypres to Brussels among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Belgium uses the euro (EUR) as its currency. Travelers generally find card payments widely accepted in cities, restaurants, and shops, though carrying some cash is advisable for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Brussels, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like Grand Place, public transport, and popular tourist sites. Common scams include distraction techniques and fake petitions. It's advisable to stay vigilant, avoid displaying expensive items, and use official taxi services to ensure safety.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Ypres to Brussels

Most Ypres to Brussels trains use the Ieper to Bruxelles-Midi station pair, with some services arriving at Bruxelles-Central. Use this guide to compare Ypres and Brussels train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Ypres
Arrival train stations in Brussels

Which Ypres station do trains to Brussels leave from?

Trains from Ypres to Brussels leave from Ieper. The station is 0 miles (1 km) from Ypres city centre at Stationsstraat 49, 8900 Ieper, Belgium.
IeperStationsstraat 49, 8900 Ieper, Belgium+32 57 22 34 56WifiLockersParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Ieper from Ypres city centre

Bus90, 91, 92 · 7m · $4 · every ~6 min

Ieper train station facilities and services

Ieper has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: De Ruyffelaer, In 't Klein Stadhuis

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Ieper. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Ieper. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Ieper: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Ieper: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Ieper.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Ariane, Albion Hotel, Novotel Ieper Centrum.

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