How to travel from Liege to Ypres, Belgium

The distance between Liege and Ypres is around 219km (136 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 5m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Liege to Ypres by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out YpresLiege if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Gand-Saint-Pierre and then to Ypres.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Drive

Drive to Ypres.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Distance219km (136 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Liege and Ypres

There are several options for getting from Liege to Ypres by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €29 ($29).

The distance between Liege and Ypres is around 219km (136 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 190km (118 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Liege and Ypres by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Liege to Ypres is to drive which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx €29 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Liege and Ypres, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Liege and Ypres. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Liege to Ypres. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gand-Saint-Pierre. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

Belgian Railways run train services between Liege and Ypres. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Liege and Ypres. We recommend that you drive to Ypres. instead which will take 2h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Liege to Ypres. We recommend that you take the train to Gand-Saint-Pierre and then to Ypres. instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Ypres is Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST) (OST) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from Ypres. Brussels Airport (BRU) (BRU) and Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) (CRL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Liege and Ypres. The distance is around 219km (136 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Liege to Ypres is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €30 ($30).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Liege and Ypres

Transport options from Liege to Ypres
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 40m
€30($30)
hourly230km (143 miles)
Drive
2h 5m
€29($29)
on demand219km (136 miles)

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Airports near Ypres

The following major airports near Ypres offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Belgium and internationally.

OST
Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Ypres
BRU
Brussels Airport (BRU)
International Airport
Distance
112km (69 miles) from Ypres
CRL
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
118km (74 miles) from Ypres