The average train between Cologne and Kortrijk takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours 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 every 2 hours between Cologne and Kortrijk. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Kortrijk at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Kortrijk. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf station and arriving at Courtrai station via Bruxelles Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Cologne to Kortrijk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Kortrijk train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Courtrai station.
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The distance between Cologne and Kortrijk is 258.8 km. The road distance is 300 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Courtrai via Bruxelles Midi and Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 5m.