The average train between Mechelen and Kortrijk takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Mechelen 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 Mechelen and Kortrijk. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mechelen is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Kortrijk at 6:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Kortrijk. However, there are services departing from Mechelen station and arriving at Kortrijk station via Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Mechelen to Kortrijk train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Malines station.
Mechelen to Kortrijk train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Courtrai station.
Book your Mechelen to Kortrijk train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Mechelen and Kortrijk is 87.8 km. The road distance is 99 km.
You can take a train from Malines to Courtrai via Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 1h 38m.