How to travel from Ypres to Dinant, Belgium

The distance between Ypres and Dinant is around 200km (124 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 5m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Ypres to Dinant 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 DinantYpres if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Gand-Saint-Pierre then Bruxelles-Midi and then to Namur.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)

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Drive

Drive to Dinant.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Distance200km (124 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ypres and Dinant

There are several options for getting from Ypres to Dinant by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 3h 25m. 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 €27 ($27).

The distance between Ypres and Dinant is around 200km (124 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 157km (98 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Ypres and Dinant by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ypres to Dinant is to drive which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx €27 ($27).

The cheapest way to travel between Ypres and Dinant, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ypres and Dinant. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ypres to Dinant. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gand-Saint-Pierre, Bruxelles-Midi and Namur. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Belgian Railways run train services between Ypres and Dinant. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Ypres and Dinant. We recommend that you drive to Dinant. instead which will take 2h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ypres to Dinant. We recommend that you take the train to Gand-Saint-Pierre then Bruxelles-Midi and then to Namur. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Dinant is Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) (CRL) which is approximately 39km (25 miles) from Dinant. Liege Airport (LGG) (LGG) and Brussels Airport (BRU) (BRU) 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 Ypres and Dinant. The distance is around 200km (124 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 Ypres to Dinant is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €36 ($36).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ypres and Dinant

Transport options from Ypres to Dinant
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 20m
€36($36)
hourly220km (136 miles)
Train via Bruxelles-Midi3h 25m
€35($35)
hourly210km (130 miles)
Drive
2h 5m
€27($27)
on demand200km (124 miles)

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Airports near Dinant

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

CRL
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
39km (25 miles) from Dinant
LGG
Liege Airport (LGG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
58km (36 miles) from Dinant
BRU
Brussels Airport (BRU)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Dinant