The average train between Cologne and Kortrijk takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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 Cologne and Kortrijk. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Kortrijk at 9:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

4h 11m • 1 change

4h 11m • 1 change

4h 7m • 1 change

4h 7m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Kortrijk. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Kortrijk station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Cologne to Kortrijk train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Kortrijk train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Courtrai station.
Book your Cologne to Kortrijk train tickets online with Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Cologne and Kortrijk is 258.8 km. The road distance is 314 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Courtrai via Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 9m.