The average train between Bern and Kortrijk takes 12h 56m and the fastest train takes 10h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern to Kortrijk. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Bern and Kortrijk. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 5:33 PM which arrives into Kortrijk at 11:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 12h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Bern to Kortrijk? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bern to Kortrijk. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Kortrijk station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 56m.
Bern to Kortrijk train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Kortrijk train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Book your Bern to Kortrijk train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Bern and Kortrijk is 528.6 km. The road distance is 892 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Courtrai via Basel SBB, Basel SBB, Saint-Louis, St Louis, Strasbourg, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, and Lille Flandres in around 9h 9m.