The average train between Essen and Kortrijk takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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 twice daily between Essen and Kortrijk. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:24 AM which arrives into Kortrijk at 3:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Kortrijk. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Courtrai station via Bruxelles Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Essen to Kortrijk train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Kortrijk train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Courtrai station.
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The distance between Essen and Kortrijk is 270.6 km. The road distance is 295 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Courtrai via Bruxelles Midi and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 7m.
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