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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Kortrijk is to bus which costs €50 - €75 and takes 13h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Kortrijk is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs €130 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Kortrijk?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Kortrijk. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Kortrijk Busterminal 3 afstap via London Victoria, Dover, Lille Europe and Menen Barakken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Kortrijk?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Kortrijk. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Courtrai via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Kortrijk?

The distance between Cardiff and Kortrijk is 532 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Kortrijk without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs €130 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Cardiff to Kortrijk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Kortrijk bus from?

Cardiff to Kortrijk bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Kortrijk train from?

Cardiff to Kortrijk train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Kortrijk?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Kortrijk is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs €130 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 13h 22m.

Where does the Cardiff to Kortrijk bus arrive?

Cardiff to Kortrijk bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Kortrijk?

Kortrijk is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 11:55 AM in Cardiff and 12:55 PM in Kortrijk.

Where does the Cardiff to Kortrijk train arrive?

Cardiff to Kortrijk train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Kortrijk?

There are 1095+ hotels available in Kortrijk.

Cardiff to Kortrijk - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Kortrijk by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
5h 59m
€136–316
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus
13h 22m
€51–75
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Gent-Dampoortbus
3. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
11h 44m
€92–197
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Kortrijkcar
5h 52m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BRS - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Courtraitrain
8h 28m
€105–267
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Kortrijkcar
7h 6m
€118–166
Fly Cardiff Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CWL - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Courtraitrain
8h 4m
€88–276
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, drive
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRS - AMS
3. Drive from Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMS to Kortrijkcar
7h 35m
€121–311
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Courtraitrain
7h 20m
€178–412
Fly Cardiff Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, drive
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CWL - AMS
2. Drive from Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMS to Kortrijkcar
7h 21m
€109–370
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Courtraitrain
7h 28m
€211–549
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRS - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
7h 39m
€101–347

Cardiff to Kortrijk by train, subway, and foot

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5h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 532.2 km
Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Kortrijk, Belgium?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Courtrai via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Kortrijk Busterminal 3 afstap via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Lille, Lille Europe, Douane, and Menen Barakken in around 13h 22m.

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