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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Kortrijk is to bus which costs €15 - €35 and takes 4h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Kortrijk is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Kortrijk?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Kortrijk. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Kortrijk via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Kortrijk?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Kortrijk. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Courtrai via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Kortrijk?

The distance between Rotterdam and Kortrijk is 196 km. The road distance is 185.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Kortrijk without a car is to train via Antwerp which takes 2h 15m and costs €20 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Rotterdam to Kortrijk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Kortrijk bus from?

Rotterdam to Kortrijk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Kortrijk train from?

Rotterdam to Kortrijk train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Kortrijk?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Kortrijk is to train via Antwerp which takes 2h 15m and costs €20 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €35 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Kortrijk bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Kortrijk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Kortrijk train arrive?

Rotterdam to Kortrijk train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Antwerpen-Centraal station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Kortrijk?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Kortrijk is 186 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Rotterdam to Kortrijk.

How do I get a bus ticket from Rotterdam to Kortrijk?

Book your Rotterdam to Kortrijk bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Kortrijk?

There are 1095+ hotels available in Kortrijk.

Rotterdam to Kortrijk - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Antwerp
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain Eurostar / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
2h 15m
€21–86
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus 813 / ...
2. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Kortrijkbus 802
4h 40m
€15–32
Drive 185.8 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Kortrijkcar 185.8 km
2h 12m
€33–47
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bruxelles-Centraltrain Ec
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
3h 23m
€25–95

Rotterdam to Kortrijk by train

274Weekly Trains

2h 15mAverage Duration

€21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 196.3 km
Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Kortrijk, Belgium?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Courtrai via Antwerpen-Centraal and Anvers-Central in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Kortrijk via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats in around 4h 40m.

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