There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Kortrijk by train (Eurostar), night train, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Brussels
best- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
3h 5m€57–149Night train, train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain Nj
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
4h 8m€39–118Drive 300.1 km
- Drive from Cologne to Kortrijkcar 300.1 km
2h 56m€48–69Train
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
3h 9m€92–149
Cologne to Kortrijk by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 Köln Hbf and arriving at Courtrai via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
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 via Brussels which takes 3h 5m and costs €55 - €150.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Cologne to Kortrijk, including transfers.
Cologne to Kortrijk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Kortrijk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at 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 Köln Hbf to Courtrai via Bruxelles Midi and Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 5m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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