The average train between Kortrijk and Kerkrade takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Kortrijk to Kerkrade. 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 hourly between Kortrijk and Kerkrade. The earliest departure is at 4:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Kortrijk is at 7:12 PM which arrives into Kerkrade at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 16m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Kortrijk to Kerkrade? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Kortrijk to Kerkrade. However, there are services departing from Kortrijk station and arriving at Kerkrade station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Kortrijk to Kerkrade train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Courtrai station.
Kortrijk to Kerkrade train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Aachen, Hbf station.
The distance between Kortrijk and Kerkrade is 196.4 km. The road distance is 261 km.
You can take a train from Courtrai to Kerkrade Centrum via Bruxelles-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, Aachen Hbf, and Landgraaf in around 4h 10m.