How to get from Ypres to Brussels by light rail and train?

From Ypres to Brussels by light rail and train

To get from Ypres to Brussels in Brussel, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail 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 10 light rail from Gare du Midi station to Churchill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min.

139min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Light Rail - 10
Light Rail - 10
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
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    69 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 light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Gare du Midi
    ID 49
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - 1010
    Wait for light rail
    10
    Churchill
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Churchill
    ID 9959
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Brussels
    Walk to
    Brussels
    1.79 km • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Ypres to Brussels by bus and train

To get from Ypres to Brussels in Brussel, 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 38 bus from Gare Centrale station to Houzeau station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min.

165min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 38
38
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
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    69 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Central
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gare Centrale
    ID 1001
    120 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Heros
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Houzeau
    ID 1921
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to Brussels
    Walk to
    Brussels
    940 m • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ypres to Brussels

The distance between Ypres, Brussel and Brussels, Brussel is approximately 132.09 km, which can typically be travelled in 139 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ypres to Brussels by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Brussel – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Ypres

Ypres is located at Ypres, Brussel and the nearest public transit station is Ieper Station Perron 4.

Bus stations close to Ypres:

  • Ieper Station Perron 4
  • Ieper Station Perron 3
  • Ieper Station Perron 1

Public transit stations close to Brussels, Brussel

Brussels is located at Brussels, Brussel and the nearest public transit station is Lancaster.

Train stations close to Brussels:

  • Saint-Job

Bus stations close to Brussels:

  • Uccle Mercure
  • Mercure
  • Gare De Saint-Job / Station Sint-Job

Related Routes

From Ypres to Brussels by bus and train

To get from Ypres to Brussels in Brussel, 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 38 bus from Gare Centrale station to Houzeau station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min.

165min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 38
38
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
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    69 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Central
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gare Centrale
    ID 1001
    120 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Heros
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Houzeau
    ID 1921
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to Brussels
    Walk to
    Brussels
    940 m • 13 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, Light Rail line 10.

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

    The alternative route takes 165 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC, Bus line 38.

  • Is there a direct train between Ypres and Brussels?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one light rail 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 Anvers-Central station near Ypres in Ieper to Gand-Saint-Pierre station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Gand-Saint-Pierre station near Brussels in Brussel.

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

    The total travel time between Ypres in Ieper and Brussels in Brussel by train and light rail 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 Anvers-Central 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 station, which is closest to Brussels in Brussel.

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