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 you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 37 bus from Observatory station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Ghent St. Peter station to Ypres station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min. The bus and train schedule from Brussels may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Ypres on the Moovit app.

142min
Walk to bus stationBus - 37
37
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Observatory

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Observatory
    ID 4857
    290 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station
    ID 2778
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels South
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Knokke
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ghent St. Peter
    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 you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 92 light rail from Saint-Job Station station to Palais station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Ghent St. Peter station to Ypres station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min. The bus and train schedule from Brussels may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Ypres on the Moovit app.

157min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 92
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Saint-Job Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Saint-Job Station
    ID 5055
    600 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 92
    Wait for light rail
    92
    Schaerbeek Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Palais
    ID 6355
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels Central
    470 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Ostend
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ghent St. Peter
    35 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 and Ypres is approximately 133.86 km, which can typically be travelled in 142 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brussels to Ypres by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ypres – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Brussels to Ypres

To check the bus and train schedule from Brussels to Ypres using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Brussels) and destination (Ypres), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

From Brussels to Ypres by light rail and train

To get from Brussels to Ypres you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 92 light rail from Saint-Job Station station to Palais station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Ghent St. Peter station to Ypres station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min. The bus and train schedule from Brussels may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Ypres on the Moovit app.

157min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 92
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Saint-Job Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Saint-Job Station
    ID 5055
    600 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 92
    Wait for light rail
    92
    Schaerbeek Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Palais
    ID 6355
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels Central
    470 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Ostend
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ghent St. Peter
    35 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 142 minutes, using Bus line Albert - Linkebeek Station, Train line Knokke - Liege-Guillemins, Train line Antwerp-Central - Poperinge.

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

    The alternative route takes 157 minutes, using Light Rail line Schaerbeek Station - Fort-jaco, Train line Eupen - Ostend, Train line Antwerp-Central - Poperinge.

  • 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 22 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brussels to Ypres?

    The 37 bus line goes from Observatory station near Brussels in Brussels to South Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till South Station station near Ypres.

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

    The total travel time between Brussels and Ypres by bus and train is about 2 hr 22 min.

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

    Get on the 37 bus from the Observatory stop near Brussels in Brussels.

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

    Get off the bus at the South Station station, which is closest to Ypres.

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