How to get from Ypres to Brussels by bus and train?

From Ypres to Brussels by bus and train

To get from Ypres to Brussels you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Ypres station to Gand-Saint-Pierre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the R36 bus from Sint-Gillis Engeland station to Vivier D'Oie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min.

139min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - R36R36
Walk to Brussels
Leaves from Ypres

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ypres
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Saint-Nicolas
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    66 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sint-Gillis Engeland
    ID 307920
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - R36R36
    Wait for bus
    R36
    Alsemberg Winderickxplein
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vivier D'Oie
    ID 301123
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Brussels
    Walk to
    Brussels
    1.29 km • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ypres to Brussels by bus and train via IC, IC and W

To get from Ypres to Brussels you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Ypres station to Gand-Saint-Pierre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the W bus from Bruxelles Midi station to Vivier D'Oie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min.

145min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - WW
Walk to Brussels
Leaves from Ypres

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ypres
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Saint-Nicolas
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    66 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bruxelles Midi
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - WW
    Wait for bus
    W
    Braine-L'Alleud Gare - Quai 10 (Av. Albert Ier)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vivier D'Oie
    ID 301123
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Brussels
    Walk to
    Brussels
    1.26 km • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ypres to Brussels

The distance between Ypres and Brussels is approximately 134.54 km, which can typically be travelled in 139 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ypres to Brussels by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Brussel – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Ypres to Brussels by bus and train via IC, IC and W

To get from Ypres to Brussels you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Ypres station to Gand-Saint-Pierre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the W bus from Bruxelles Midi station to Vivier D'Oie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min.

145min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - WW
Walk to Brussels
Leaves from Ypres

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ypres
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Saint-Nicolas
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    66 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bruxelles Midi
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - WW
    Wait for bus
    W
    Braine-L'Alleud Gare - Quai 10 (Av. Albert Ier)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vivier D'Oie
    ID 301123
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Brussels
    Walk to
    Brussels
    1.26 km • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ypres to Brussels?

    The fastest way takes 139 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC, Bus line R36.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ypres to Brussels?

    The alternative route takes 145 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC, Bus line W.

  • Is there a direct train between Ypres and Brussels?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 19 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ypres to Brussels?

    The IC train line goes from Saint-Nicolas station near Ypres in Ieper to Gand-Saint-Pierre station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Gand-Saint-Pierre station near Brussels.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ypres to Brussels by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Ypres and Brussels by train and bus is about 2 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Ypres to get to Brussels?

    Get on the IC train from the Saint-Nicolas station near Ypres in Ieper.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Ypres and Brussels?

    Get off the train at the Gand-Saint-Pierre stop, which is closest to Brussels.

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