The average train between Rotterdam and Kortrijk takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam and Kortrijk. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Kortrijk at 1:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Antwerpen-Centraal and take an average of 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Kortrijk. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Kortrijk station via Antwerpen-Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Rotterdam to Kortrijk train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Kortrijk train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Courtrai station.
Book your Rotterdam to Kortrijk train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Eurostar.
The distance between Rotterdam and Kortrijk is 148 km. The road distance is 196 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Courtrai via Antwerpen-Centraal and Anvers-Central in around 2h 13m.