From Rotterdam to Ypres by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Rotterdam to Ypres by train. With 29 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train cost for travel between Rotterdam and Ypres

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is AU$73.00, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 10 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train times for travel between Rotterdam and Ypres

If you are taking the train from Rotterdam to Ypres, you will have 29 trains each day (with a departure every 19 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 00:21. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 22:21. On weekends, the first train departs at 06:14, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 22:15.

How long does the train from Rotterdam to Ypres take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 3 hours and 2 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 163 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Rotterdam and Ypres?

Tickets along this route go on sale 10 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Maximising your travels to Ypres

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Ypres.

Frequently asked questions

How far is the train trip from Rotterdam to Ypres?

The total distance from Rotterdam to Ypres is 163 kilometres.

How much does the train from Rotterdam to Ypres cost?

The lowest fare on this route is AU$73.00. If booked 30 days in advance, tickets are priced around . When booked 7 days before travel, expect to pay around .

How far in advance can I book my Rotterdam to Ypres train tickets?

You can start booking tickets for this route 10 months in advance.

What’s the travel time from Rotterdam to Ypres by train?

The fastest journey is 3 hours and 2 minutes.