Our travel advice
Watch the connection in Antwerp
Arriving on the EST 9310, you have 6 minutes. That connection was made on 0% of trips (measured August 2026, September 2026, October 2026). If in doubt, pick a later connection or a flexible ticket.
Easy day trip
You're in Ypres in 3h34. A return trip in one day works fine: leave early and catch a train back after dinner.
Route map
All trains from Amsterdam to Ypres
Tickets for the 06:10 train →Tickets for the 07:10 train →Tickets for the 08:10 train →Tickets for the 09:10 train →Tickets for the 11:10 train →The timetable at a glance
Departures per hour from Amsterdam
- Departures: 5 in the morning, 4 in the afternoon and 3 in the evening.
- Operators: Eurostar and NMBS/SNCB.
- Usual change points: Antwerp and Brussels.
From our timetable data for a regular Tuesday; times in Amsterdam time.
Which train should you take?
Take the 06:10 train: in 0% of measured trips you made every connection on this journey.
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Change at | Whole trip worked | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:10 ★ | 09:44 | 3h34 | Antwerp | 0% | Risky |
| 07:10 | 10:44 | 3h34 | Antwerp | 0% | Risky |
| 08:10 | 11:44 | 3h34 | Antwerp | 0% | Risky |
| 09:10 | 12:44 | 3h34 | Antwerp | 0% | Risky |
| 11:10 | 14:44 | 3h34 | Antwerp | 0% | Risky |
| 13:10 | 16:44 | 3h34 | Antwerp | 0% | Risky |
| 14:40 | 18:35 | 3h55 | Brussels | – | |
| 15:10 | 18:44 | 3h34 | Antwerp | 0% | Risky |
| 16:10 | 19:44 | 3h34 | Antwerp | 0% | Risky |
| 17:10 | 20:44 | 3h34 | Antwerp | 0% | Risky |
| 18:10 | 21:44 | 3h34 | Antwerp | 0% | Risky |
| 19:10 | 22:44 | 3h34 | Antwerp | 0% | Risky |
"Whole trip worked" = chance you make every connection with at least 8 minutes to spare, calculated from real arrival times (Rijden de Treinen train archive, CC BY 4.0). ★ = our pick. How we measure.
The journey
The recommended connection leaves at 14:40 and covers about 301 km of track through the Netherlands and Belgium. You spend 3h46 on the train plus 9 minutes changing trains, averaging 80 km/h.
- 14:40
16:38EST 9147 · Eurostar
Amsterdam Centraal → Brussels-Midi1h58 · ± 180 km · 1 intermediate stop · through the Netherlands and Belgium - ⇄Change at Brussels-Midi: 9 minutes.
Tight: wait by the door and check your arrival and departure platforms in advance. - 16:47
18:35P 8008 · NMBS/SNCB
Brussels-Midi → Ypres1h48 · ± 121 km · 11 intermediate stops · through Belgium
In numbers
Where you cross the border
- Border the Netherlands → Belgium: around 16:40 (2h00 after departure), on the EST 9147 between Amsterdam Centraal and Brussels-Midi.
All options side by side
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Changes | Via | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:10 | 09:44 | 3h34 | 1 | Antwerp | Fastest |
| 07:10 | 10:44 | 3h34 | 1 | Antwerp | |
| 08:10 | 11:44 | 3h34 | 1 | Antwerp | |
| 09:10 | 12:44 | 3h34 | 1 | Antwerp | |
| 11:10 | 14:44 | 3h34 | 1 | Antwerp | |
| 13:10 | 16:44 | 3h34 | 1 | Antwerp | |
| 14:40 | 18:35 | 3h55 | 1 | Brussels | Recommended |
| 15:10 | 18:44 | 3h34 | 1 | Antwerp | |
| 16:10 | 19:44 | 3h34 | 1 | Antwerp | |
| 17:10 | 20:44 | 3h34 | 1 | Antwerp | |
| 18:10 | 21:44 | 3h34 | 1 | Antwerp | |
| 19:10 | 22:44 | 3h34 | 1 | Antwerp |
Calculated from the timetable for a regular Tuesday (Transitous) and measured arrival times from Rijden de Treinen. Borders: Natural Earth.
How punctual is the train to Ypres?
This train is reliable: a normal connection time is fine.
Measured: 78 trips of the EST 9310, arriving in Antwerp-Central, August 2026, September 2026, October 2026. "On time" = at most 5 minutes late; cancellations are counted separately. Source: Rijden de Treinen train archive (CC BY 4.0). Full method · downloadable data.
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Compare current prices to Ypres at Omio.
Tip: international train tickets usually get more expensive as the departure date gets closer. Booking 1 to 3 months ahead is often cheapest.
Frequently asked questions
Which train should you take to Ypres?
Take the 06:10 train: in 0% of measured trips you made every connection on this journey.
How long is the train from Amsterdam to Ypres?
The fastest train from Amsterdam to Ypres takes 3h34. Most journeys have 1 change.
Is there a direct train from Amsterdam to Ypres?
No, you change trains at least 1 time, usually in Antwerp or Brussels.
Is there a night train from Amsterdam to Ypres?
None of the connections we found use a night train, so you travel during the day.
Where can I book a train ticket to Ypres?
You can compare prices at Omio. Eurostar fares rise as the train fills up, and tickets go on sale about 6 months ahead.
How punctual is the train to Ypres?
The EST 9310 arrived on time in Antwerp-Central on 87% of trips, with an average delay of 3 minutes (August 2026, September 2026, October 2026).
Which countries does the train from Amsterdam to Ypres pass through?
The recommended connection runs through the Netherlands and Belgium.
How many kilometres is the train journey from Amsterdam to Ypres?
By rail it is about 301 km; as the crow flies 220 km.
Where does the train cross the border on the way to Ypres?
Border the Netherlands → Belgium: around 16:40 (2h00 after departure), on the EST 9147 between Amsterdam Centraal and Brussels-Midi.
