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 R36 bus from Vert Chasseur / Groene Jager station to Place Victor Horta / Victor Hortaplein 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 26 min.

146min
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
    Groot-Bijgaarden Gossetlaan
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Place Victor Horta / Victor Hortaplein
    ID 307142
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    480 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Ostende
  • 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
    67 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Brussels to Ypres by light rail and train

To get from Brussels to Ypres in Ieper, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 10 light rail from Churchill station to Gare du 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 36 min.

156min
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 10
Light Rail - 10
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Churchill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Churchill
    ID 9986
    1.88 km • 25 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1010
    Wait for light rail
    10
    Hopital Militaire
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gare du Midi
    ID 49
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    100 m • 2 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
    67 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 134.46 km, which can typically be travelled in 146 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.

Public transit stations close to Brussels

Brussels is located at Brussels, Ieper and the nearest public transit station is Observatoire / Sterrenwacht.

Train stations close to Brussels:

  • Saint-Job

Bus stations close to Brussels:

  • Observatoire / Sterrenwacht
  • Observatoire
  • Mercure

Public transit stations close to Ypres, Ieper

Ypres is located at Ypres, Ieper and the nearest public transit station is Ieper Plumerlaan.

Train stations close to Ypres:

  • Ypres

Bus stations close to Ypres:

  • Ieper Plumerlaan
  • Ieper Station Perron 6
  • Ieper Station Perron 5

Related Routes

From Brussels to Ypres by light rail and train

To get from Brussels to Ypres in Ieper, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 10 light rail from Churchill station to Gare du 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 36 min.

156min
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 10
Light Rail - 10
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Churchill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Churchill
    ID 9986
    1.88 km • 25 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1010
    Wait for light rail
    10
    Hopital Militaire
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gare du Midi
    ID 49
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    100 m • 2 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
    67 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 146 minutes, using Bus line R36, Train line IC, Train line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 156 minutes, using Light Rail line 10, 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 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brussels to Ypres?

    The R36 bus line goes from Vert Chasseur / Groene Jager station near Brussels in Brussel to Groot-Bijgaarden Gossetlaan station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Groot-Bijgaarden Gossetlaan 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 26 min.

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

    Get on the R36 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 Groot-Bijgaarden Gossetlaan station, which is closest to Ypres in Ieper.

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