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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Kortrijk is to bus and train via Bruges which costs €45 - €120 and takes 13h 15m.

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 39m and costs €95 - €480.

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, Lille Europe and Roubaix. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Kortrijk?

The distance between Cardiff and Kortrijk is 534 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 39m and costs €95 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Cardiff to Kortrijk, including transfers.

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.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Kortrijk?

Kortrijk is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 7:10 AM in Cardiff and 8:10 AM 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 1105+ hotels available in Kortrijk.

Cardiff to Kortrijk - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Kortrijk by train (Eurostar), bus, train, 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 PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
5h 39m
€98–476
Bus, train via Bruges
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bruges814
3. Take the train from Bruges to CourtraiIc / ...
13h 15m
€49–118
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
8h 34m
€56–379
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Kortrijk
5h 48m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)CWL - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Courtrai
8h
€94–266
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Kortrijk
6h 57m
€117–164
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)BRS - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Courtrai
8h 26m
€109–277
Fly Cardiff Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)CWL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Courtrai
7h 27m
€113–431
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Courtrai
7h 43m
€108–372
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LHR - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Courtrai
7h 25m
€146–379
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BRS - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
7h 25m
€92–346

Cardiff to Kortrijk by train and subway

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5h 39mAverage Duration

€98Cheapest Price

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Distance: 534.4 km
Duration: 5h 39m

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, Lille Europe, Gare Jean Lebas, and Roubaix in around 5h 39m.

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