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

From Brussels to Ypres by bus and train

To get from Brussels to Ypres in Ieper, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the W bus from Vert Chasseur / Groene Jager station to Bruxelles Midi station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Gand-Saint-Pierre station to Ypres station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min.

158min
Walk to bus station
Bus - WW
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Vert Chasseur / Groene Jager

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vert Chasseur / Groene Jager
    ID 301134
    1.34 km • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - WW
    Wait for bus
    W
    Bruxelles Midi
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bruxelles Midi
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    90 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Knokke
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    28 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Poperinge
  • 8
    Ride to train station Ypres
    Ride to train station
    Ypres
    68 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Brussels to Ypres by bus and train via R36, IC and IC

To get from Brussels to Ypres in Ieper, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the R36 bus from Vert Chasseur / Groene Jager station to Brussel Zuid Perron 13 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Gand-Saint-Pierre station to Ypres station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min.

164min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R36R36
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Vert Chasseur / Groene Jager

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vert Chasseur / Groene Jager
    ID 301134
    1.38 km • 18 min
  • 2
    Bus - R36R36
    Wait for bus
    R36
    Sint-Agatha-Berchem Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussel Zuid Perron 13
    ID 307943
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    80 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Knokke
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    28 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Poperinge
  • 8
    Ride to train station Ypres
    Ride to train station
    Ypres
    68 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brussels to Ypres

The distance between Brussels, Ieper and Ypres, Ieper is approximately 133.44 km, which can typically be travelled in 158 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brussels to Ypres by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ieper – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Alternative route from Brussels to Ypres by bus and train via R36, IC and IC

To get from Brussels to Ypres in Ieper, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the R36 bus from Vert Chasseur / Groene Jager station to Brussel Zuid Perron 13 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Gand-Saint-Pierre station to Ypres station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min.

164min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R36R36
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Vert Chasseur / Groene Jager

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vert Chasseur / Groene Jager
    ID 301134
    1.38 km • 18 min
  • 2
    Bus - R36R36
    Wait for bus
    R36
    Sint-Agatha-Berchem Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussel Zuid Perron 13
    ID 307943
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    80 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Knokke
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    28 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Poperinge
  • 8
    Ride to train station Ypres
    Ride to train station
    Ypres
    68 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 158 minutes, using Bus line W, Train line IC, Train line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 164 minutes, using Bus line R36, Train line IC, Train line IC.

  • Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Ypres?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brussels to Ypres?

    The W bus line goes from Vert Chasseur / Groene Jager station near Brussels in Brussel to Bruxelles Midi station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Bruxelles Midi station near Ypres in Ieper.

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

    The total travel time between Brussels in Brussel and Ypres in Ieper by bus and train is about 2 hr 38 min.

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

    Get on the W bus from the Vert Chasseur / Groene Jager stop near Brussels in Brussel.

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

    Get off the bus at the Bruxelles Midi station, which is closest to Ypres in Ieper.

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