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How to get fromKortrijk to Essenby train (Eurostar), bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kortrijk to Essen by train (Eurostar), bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Courtrai to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
    3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    4h 22m
    €58–219

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kortrijk to Ghent Dampoortbus bus 802
    2. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Essen central train stationbus bus N1360b
    6h 55m
    €29–46

  3. Drive  295 km

    1. Drive from Kortrijk to Essencar car 295 km
    3h 1m
    €55–79

  4. Train via Aachen

    1. Take the train from Courtrai to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbftrain train Ice
    3. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train Re
    4h 57m
    €63–219

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Courtrai to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain train Tha
    4h 59m
    €137–224

Kortrijk to Essen by train

Calendar178Weekly Trains
Duration4h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket€58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 386.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a train from Courtrai to Essen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Koeln Hbf in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kortrijk to Essen central train station via Ghent Dampoort in around 6h 55m.

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