How to travel from Ypres to Ghent, Belgium

The distance between Ypres and Ghent is around 75km (47 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 51min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Ypres to Ghent by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Gand-Saint-Pierre.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €11($11)
🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Ghent.

  • Duration51min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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Drive

Drive to Ghent.

  • Duration51min
  • Distance78km (49 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ypres and Ghent

There are several options for getting from Ypres to Ghent by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 1h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 51min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).

The distance between Ypres and Ghent is around 75km (47 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 63km (39 miles)

It takes around 1h 10m to get from Ypres and Ghent by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 51min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ypres to Ghent is to take a taxi which takes around 51min and will set you back approx €210 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Ypres and Ghent, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ypres and Ghent. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Ypres and Ghent with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 10m.

Belgian Railways run train services between Ypres and Ghent. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 10m, 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 Ghent. We recommend that you take a taxi to Ghent. instead which will take 51min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ypres to Ghent. We recommend that you take the train to Gand-Saint-Pierre. instead which will take 1h 10m.

The closest major airport to Ghent is Brussels Airport (BRU) (BRU) which is approximately 56km (35 miles) from Ghent. Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST) (OST) 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 Ypres and Ghent. The distance is around 78km (49 miles) by road and it will take around 51min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ypres to Ghent is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around €11 ($11).

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Transport options from Ypres to Ghent
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 10m
€11($11)
hourly75km (47 miles)
Taxi
51min
€210($210)
on demand78km (49 miles)
Drive
51min
€11($11)
on demand78km (49 miles)

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Airports near Ghent

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

BRU
Brussels Airport (BRU)
International Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Ghent
OST
Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Ghent
CRL
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Ghent