The average train between Leiden and Kortrijk takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Leiden 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 hourly between Leiden and Kortrijk. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Kortrijk at 6:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Leiden to Kortrijk? 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 Leiden to Kortrijk. However, there are services departing from Leiden station and arriving at Kortrijk station via Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Leiden to Kortrijk train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Centraal station.
Leiden to Kortrijk train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Courtrai station.
Book your Leiden to Kortrijk train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Leiden and Kortrijk is 170.6 km. The road distance is 235 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Courtrai via Rotterdam Centraal, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Anvers-Central in around 2h 58m.