There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Kortrijk by train (Eurostar), night train, train, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
3h 9m€56–205Night train, train
cheapest- Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain Nj
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
4h 52m€37–126Drive 300.1 km
- Drive from Cologne to Kortrijkcar 300.1 km
2h 56m€47–67Train via Brussels
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
3h 23m€52–205
Cologne to Kortrijk by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Kortrijk is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Kortrijk is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Kortrijk. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Courtrai via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between Cologne and Kortrijk is 314 km. The road distance is 300.1 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Kortrijk without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs €55 - €210.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Cologne to Kortrijk, including transfers.
Cologne to Kortrijk train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Kortrijk train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Kortrijk is 300 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Cologne to Kortrijk.
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What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Kortrijk, Belgium?
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Courtrai via Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 9m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–170
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–170
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Courtrai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Courtrai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Courtrai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +43 (0) 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–95
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €85–95
- Couchette Carriage
- €50–65
- Seating Carriage
- €22–26
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
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