The average train between Kortrijk and Essen takes 7h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Kortrijk to Essen. 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 Kortrijk and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Kortrijk is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Essen at 5:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 7h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kortrijk to Essen. However, there are services departing from Kortrijk station and arriving at Essen station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
Kortrijk to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Courtrai station.
Kortrijk to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Kortrijk to Essen train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kortrijk and Essen is 270.6 km. The road distance is 387 km.
You can take a train from Courtrai to Essen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Koeln Hbf in around 4h 40m.
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