The average train between Kortrijk and Cologne takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Kortrijk to Cologne. 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 Kortrijk and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Kortrijk is at 7:12 PM which arrives into Cologne at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kortrijk to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Kortrijk station and arriving at Cologne station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Kortrijk to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Courtrai station.
Kortrijk to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Kortrijk to Cologne train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Eurostar.
The distance between Kortrijk and Cologne is 258.8 km. The road distance is 304 km.
You can take a train from Courtrai to Koeln Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 25m.