The cheapest and fastest trains from Ypres to Ghent
Cheapest price
€15
Average price
€15
Fastest journey
1 h 9 m
Average duration
1 h 9 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
62 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ypres to Ghent is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ypres to Ghent will cost around €15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
Of the 4 trains that leave Ypres for Ghent on Fri, Jul 17, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 17 the direct trains cover the 62 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 9 m .
On Fri, Jul 17 the slowest trains will take 1 h 9 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
73210:15 AM1h09Ieper11:24 AMGhent St Pieters€151One-way0 transfers
73311:15 AM1h09Ieper12:24 PMGhent St Pieters€151One-way0 transfers
7308:15 AM1h09Ieper9:24 AMGhent St Pieters€151One-way0 transfers
7319:15 AM1h09Ieper10:24 AMGhent St Pieters€151One-way0 transfers
73210:15 AM1h09Ieper11:24 AMGhent St Pieters€151One-way0 transfers
73311:15 AM1h09Ieper12:24 PMGhent St Pieters€151One-way0 transfers
7308:15 AM1h09Ieper9:24 AMGhent St Pieters€151One-way0 transfers
7319:15 AM1h09Ieper10:24 AMGhent St Pieters€151One-way0 transfers
Live departures
Ypres to Ghent train times
The table below shows live departures for Ypres to Ghent trains for tomorrow, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
730 | 8:15 AM Ieper | 1h09 | 9:24 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
731 | 9:15 AM Ieper | 1h09 | 10:24 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
732 | 10:15 AM Ieper | 1h09 | 11:24 AM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
733 | 11:15 AM Ieper | 1h09 | 12:24 PM Ghent St Pieters | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ypres to Ghent
Trains from Ypres to Ghent run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:15, the last at 23:04. The fastest train covers the 62 km distance in 1h 6m.
Distance 62 km |
Average train duration 1h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 6m |
First train 4:15 AM |
Last train 11:04 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Intercity, SNCB from Ypres to Ghent trainsIntercity, SNCB trains will get you between Ypres and Ghent from €9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Ypres to Ghent
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ypres to Ghent by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ghent, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Ypres to Ghent
Most Ypres to Ghent trains use the Ieper to Gent St Pieters station pair, with some services arriving at Gent-Dampoort. Use this guide to compare Ypres and Ghent train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Ypres station do trains to Ghent leave from?
Getting to Ieper from Ypres city centre
Ieper train station facilities and services
Ieper has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: De Ruyffelaer, In 't Klein Stadhuis
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Ieper. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Ieper. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Ieper: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Ieper: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Ieper.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Ariane, Albion Hotel, Novotel Ieper Centrum.
Which Ghent station do trains from Ypres arrive at?
Getting to Gent St Pieters from Ghent city centre
Gent St Pieters is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Gent St Pieters train station facilities and services
Gent St Pieters has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: De Graslei, Restaurant Patrick Foley's
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Gent St Pieters. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Gent St Pieters. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Gent St Pieters: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Gent St Pieters: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Gent St Pieters: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include NH Gent Sint Pieters, Hotel Carlton, Astoria Hotel Gent.
Getting to Gent-Dampoort from Ghent city centre
Gent-Dampoort is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Gent-Dampoort train station facilities and services
Gent-Dampoort has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: De Graslei, Amadeus Ghent 1
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Gent-Dampoort. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Gent-Dampoort. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Gent-Dampoort: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Gent-Dampoort: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Gent-Dampoort: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Adagio Access Gent Centrum Dampoort, Hotel Cathedral, Ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal.
Getting to Merelbeke from Ghent city centre
Merelbeke is 4 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Merelbeke train station facilities and services
Merelbeke has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Merelbeke.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Merelbeke: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Merelbeke: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Merelbeke.
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