The cheapest and fastest trains from Ypres to Antwerp
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
2 h 8 m
Average duration
2 h 8 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
114 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ypres to Antwerp is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ypres to Antwerp will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
Of the 2 trains that leave Ypres for Antwerp every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 114 km distance in an average of 2 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 8 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Ypres to Antwerp
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ypres to Antwerp among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 114 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£26 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Ypres to Antwerp train times
The table below shows live departures for Ypres to Antwerp trains for today, Monday 10 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:15 Ypres | 2h08 | 09:23 Antwerp | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:15 Ypres | 2h08 | 20:23 Antwerp | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ypres to Antwerp
Trains from Ypres to Antwerp run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:13, the last at 22:42. The fastest train covers the 114 km distance in 2h 8m.
Distance 114 km |
Average train duration 2h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 2h 8m |
First train 00:13 |
Last train 22:42 |
Train companies: PKP Intercity, SNCB from Ypres to Antwerp trainsPKP Intercity, SNCB trains will get you between Ypres and Antwerp from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Ypres to Antwerp train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ypres to Antwerp 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 Antwerp, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ypres and Antwerp
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with both short-term and long-term options.
- De Ruyffelaer
- In 't Klein Stadhuis
- Outside the main entrance.
- €0.50
- Hotel Ariane
- Albion Hotel
- Novotel Ieper Centrum
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and amenities
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional connections
- Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station after logging in to the Free Wifi-NmbsSncb network.
- Luggage lockers are located at the top of the escalators in the retail area.
- Café - Brasserie Royal
- Einstein Koffie
- Leonidas
- Starbucks
- Yam Yam
- Panos
- Sweetz To Go
- Frituur Centraal
- lunch & pasta coffee
- Döner Company
- & many more
- Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
- Hampton by Hilton Antwerp Central Station
- A-Stay Antwerpen
- Hotel NH Collection Antwerp Centre
- Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 22:00
- Located in the main station hall on the ground floor (entrance/exit Koningin Astridplein).
- Tram lines: 11
- Bus lines: 17, 20, 21, 23, 32, 68, 410, 415, 416, 417, 418, 427, 429
- Train lines: Thalys, Intercity Direct 9200, IC, RER S1, L (22, 23, 24, 30)
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park via Binnensingel.
- Wagamama
- Brasserie Dikke Mee
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Radisson Hotel Antwerp Berchem
- Tulip Inn Antwerpen
- Ibis Budget Antwerpen Centraal Station
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-10 for international and regional trains
- Tram: Line 4, Line 9, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with access from the main road.
- Restaurant Zuidcafé
- Restaurant Het Gerecht
- Outside the main entrance.
- Restrooms.
- €0.50
- B&B HOTEL Antwerpen Zuid
- Hotel Rubenshof
- Hotel Pilar
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Belgium, Netherlands, and France
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Tram: Line 4, Line 10
- Bus: Several lines available
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