The average train between Kortrijk and Essen takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. 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 4:11 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Kortrijk is at 8:38 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 50m. 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 5h 50m.
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) and Eurostar.
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 in around 4h 59m.
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