What is the cheapest way to get from Kortrijk to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Kortrijk to Cologne is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kortrijk to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Kortrijk to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Kortrijk and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Kortrijk to Cologne station. However, there are services departing from Kortrijk Busterminal 3 perron 31 and arriving at Cologne - Airport Bus Station via Douane and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Kortrijk and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Kortrijk to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Courtrai and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Kortrijk to Cologne?

The distance between Kortrijk and Cologne is 304 km. The road distance is 298.7 km.

How do I travel from Kortrijk to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Kortrijk to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs €50 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Kortrijk to Cologne?

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Kortrijk to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kortrijk to Cologne bus from?

Kortrijk to Cologne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lille - Europe Train Station.

Where do I catch the Kortrijk to Cologne train from?

Kortrijk to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Courtrai station.

Train or bus from Kortrijk to Cologne?

The best way to get from Kortrijk to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs €50 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 48m.

Where does the Kortrijk to Cologne bus arrive?

Kortrijk to Cologne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Cologne - Airport Bus Station.

Where does the Kortrijk to Cologne train arrive?

Kortrijk to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.

Can I drive from Kortrijk to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Kortrijk to Cologne is 299 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Kortrijk to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Kortrijk to Cologne?

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There are 4 ways to get from Kortrijk to Cologne by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Courtrai to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 58m
€51–188
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Cologne - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 48m
€34–61
Drive 298.7 km
1. Drive from Kortrijk to Colognecar 298.7 km
3h 3m
€47–67
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Courtrai to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
3h 59m
€55–187

Kortrijk to Cologne by train

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Distance: 304.2 km
Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Kortrijk, Belgium and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Courtrai to Koeln Hbf via Brussels-Nord in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Cologne - Airport Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €28–50 and the journey takes 4h 40m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a day.

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