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The cheapest and fastest trains from Courtrai to Brussels
Showing times and prices for Nov 07
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
1 h 7 m
Average duration
1 h 8 m
Trains per day
60
Distance
76 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Courtrai to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Courtrai to Brussels will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Fast trains
Of the 60 trains that leave Courtrai for Brussels on Fri, Nov 07, 48 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 76 km distance in an average of 1 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 7 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 1 h 9 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
40909:17AM1h15
Kortrijk10:32AMBrussels-Central
$191One-way
0 transfers
40808:15AM1h17
Kortrijk09:32AMBrussels-Central
$191One-way
0 transfers
320808:38AM1h36
Kortrijk10:14AMBrussels-Midi
$191One-way
0 transfers
230911:11AM1h21
Kortrijk12:32PMBrussels-North
$191One-way
0 transfers
230911:11AM1h09
Kortrijk12:20PMBrussels-Midi
$191One-way
0 transfers
40909:17AM1h07
Kortrijk10:24AMBrussels-Midi
$191One-way
0 transfers
41010:17AM1h07
Kortrijk11:24AMBrussels-Midi
$191One-way
0 transfers
41111:17AM1h07
Kortrijk12:24PMBrussels-Midi
$191One-way
0 transfers
230911:11AM1h09
Kortrijk12:20PMBrussels-Midi
$191One-way
0 transfers
230608:11AM1h09
Kortrijk09:20AMBrussels-Midi
$191One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Courtrai to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Courtrai to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €16.
Distance: 47 miles (76 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
€17 Average price | €14 Average price Cheapest |
1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Courtrai to Brussels train times
The table below shows live departures for Courtrai to Brussels trains for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 10:06 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:38 PM Courtrai | 1h36 | 7:14 PM Brussels | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:59 PM Courtrai | 1h10 | 7:09 PM Brussels | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, November 7 | |||||
| 2306 | 7:11 AM Kortrijk | 1h09 | 8:20 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2306 | 7:11 AM Kortrijk | 1h16 | 8:27 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2306 | 7:11 AM Kortrijk | 1h21 | 8:32 AM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 408 | 7:15 AM Kortrijk | 1h17 | 8:32 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 408 | 7:15 AM Kortrijk | 1h22 | 8:37 AM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 408 | 7:15 AM Kortrijk | 1h09 | 8:24 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3208 | 7:38 AM Kortrijk | 1h36 | 9:14 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3208 | 7:38 AM Kortrijk | 1h43 | 9:21 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3208 | 7:38 AM Kortrijk | 1h48 | 9:26 AM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5108 | 7:42 AM Kortrijk | 1h26 | 9:08 AM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5108 | 7:42 AM Kortrijk | 1h14 | 8:56 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5108 | 7:42 AM Kortrijk | 1h21 | 9:03 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 730 · 2808 | 7:59 AM Kortrijk | 1h10 | 9:09 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 730 · 2808 | 7:59 AM Kortrijk | 1h18 | 9:17 AM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
| 730 · 2808 | 7:59 AM Kortrijk | 1h23 | 9:22 AM Brussels-North | 1 transfer | |
| 2307 | 8:11 AM Kortrijk | 1h16 | 9:27 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2307 | 8:11 AM Kortrijk | 1h21 | 9:32 AM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2307 | 8:11 AM Kortrijk | 1h09 | 9:20 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 409 | 8:17 AM Kortrijk | 1h15 | 9:32 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 409 | 8:17 AM Kortrijk | 1h07 | 9:24 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 409 | 8:17 AM Kortrijk | 1h20 | 9:37 AM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3209 | 8:38 AM Kortrijk | 1h43 | 10:21 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3209 | 8:38 AM Kortrijk | 1h36 | 10:14 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3209 | 8:38 AM Kortrijk | 1h48 | 10:26 AM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5109 | 8:42 AM Kortrijk | 1h26 | 10:08 AM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5109 | 8:42 AM Kortrijk | 1h14 | 9:56 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5109 | 8:42 AM Kortrijk | 1h21 | 10:03 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 731 · 2809 | 8:57 AM Kortrijk | 1h12 | 10:09 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 731 · 2809 | 8:57 AM Kortrijk | 1h20 | 10:17 AM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
| 731 · 2809 | 8:57 AM Kortrijk | 1h25 | 10:22 AM Brussels-North | 1 transfer | |
| 2308 | 9:11 AM Kortrijk | 1h16 | 10:27 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2308 | 9:11 AM Kortrijk | 1h21 | 10:32 AM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2308 | 9:11 AM Kortrijk | 1h09 | 10:20 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 410 | 9:17 AM Kortrijk | 1h15 | 10:32 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 410 | 9:17 AM Kortrijk | 1h07 | 10:24 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 410 | 9:17 AM Kortrijk | 1h20 | 10:37 AM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3210 | 9:38 AM Kortrijk | 1h43 | 11:21 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3210 | 9:38 AM Kortrijk | 1h36 | 11:14 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3210 | 9:38 AM Kortrijk | 1h48 | 11:26 AM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5110 | 9:42 AM Kortrijk | 1h26 | 11:08 AM Brussels-North | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5110 | 9:42 AM Kortrijk | 1h14 | 10:56 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5110 | 9:42 AM Kortrijk | 1h21 | 11:03 AM Brussels-Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 732 · 2810 | 9:57 AM Kortrijk | 1h12 | 11:09 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
| 732 · 2810 | 9:57 AM Kortrijk | 1h20 | 11:17 AM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
| 732 · 2810 | 9:57 AM Kortrijk | 1h25 | 11:22 AM Brussels-North | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Overview: Train from Courtrai to Brussels
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Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $8 (€6)
Distance 47 miles (76 km) |
Average train duration 1h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€16) |
Trains per day 29 |
Direct trains 20 |
Fastest train 1h 9m |
First train 00:18 |
Last train 23:28 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Courtrai to Brussels start from as low as $19 (€16) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $21 (€17) depending on the train type and class.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $8 (€6)
Train companies: PKP Intercity, SNCB from Courtrai to Brussels trainsPKP Intercity, SNCB trains will get you between Courtrai and Brussels from $8 (€6). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
PKP Intercity
About
Intercity is a broad classification for express train services that connect cities over longer distances than commuter or regional trains, often with limited stops and comfortable carriages for long-distance travel. The term "InterCity" originated with British Rail in 1966 for its electrified West Coast Main Line services.Today, "Intercity" or "IC" is a brand name used by various railway operators across Europe and other parts of the world, including PKP Intercity in Poland, Trenitalia in Italy, and services in countries like Sweden and Ukraine. These trains typically offer both Standard and First Class seating, with amenities such as power sockets and luggage space. While some Intercity services are modern and high-speed, others may use older rolling stock, with speeds generally up to 160 km/h (100 mph).
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 7m
Cheapest Price
$9 (€8)
PKP Intercity frequency
27 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage up to 30kg total
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with hot meals and snacks, trolley service in some trains. But do not count on the presence of a buffet car. So if having access to food and drink on the train is important to you, it’s best to bring your own refreshments onboard.
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket
Quiet zone
SNCB
About
SNCB is Belgium’s national railway company and the country’s main train operator, offering First Class and Second Class tickets. It runs a variety of services, including Intercity trains for the fastest domestic connections, Interregio trains with more local stops, and international options such as EuroCity, Thalys, and ICE International. Thalys trains connect Belgium with France, Germany, and the Netherlands at high speed, while EuroCity and ICE International link Belgium to Germany and other European destinations. Onboard facilities typically include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and power outlets. Popular routes include Brussels to Antwerp, Brussels to Bruges, Brussels to Ghent, and Brussels to Liège.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 10m
Cheapest Price
$15 (€12)
SNCB frequency
25 a day
FAQs: Trains from Courtrai to Brussels
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Courtrai to Brussels by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Brussels, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Train ticket prices from Courtrai to Brussels can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $19 (€16), while the average price is around $21 (€17).
For a fulfilling experience in Brussels, plan on spending 2 to 3 days to explore key attractions such as the Grand Place, Atomium, and various museums, as well as to enjoy the local cuisine and vibrant neighborhoods.
In Brussels, explore the vibrant Marolles district with its antique shops and street art, and enjoy a stroll through Parc du Cinquantenaire with its impressive arches and museums. Sample Belgian chocolates at the city's renowned chocolatiers, and experience the lively Saint-Géry district's trendy bars and cafes. Attend a performance at the historic La Monnaie opera house. Don't miss top sights like the opulent Grand Place, Atomium for panoramic views, the iconic Manneken Pis statue, the Royal Palace of Brussels, and the Magritte Museum.
The cheapest way to get from Courtrai to Brussels is by bus, with a cost of around $8 (€6).
Yes, you can do a day trip from Kortrijk to Brussels. The journey takes 1h 9m with a distance of 47 miles (76 km). There are 29 trains per day.
The distance by train from Courtrai to Brussels is 47 miles (76 km).
The first train from Courtrai to Brussels leaves at 12:18 AM.
The train journey from Kortrijk to Brussels offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, including views of the Belgian countryside, small towns, and agricultural landscapes, providing a glimpse into the region's charm.
Yes, you can take the train from Courtrai to Brussels.
Yes, there is a direct train from Courtrai to Brussels. This service operates 20 times per day, provided by PKP Intercity, SNCB.
The train station in Courtrai that goes to Brussels is Kortrijk, which connects to Brussels-Central.
The train from Courtrai to Brussels takes 1h 9m and runs 29 per day.
The last train from Courtrai to Brussels leaves at 11:28 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Courtrai to Brussels.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Courtrai to Brussels.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Courtrai to Brussels
Courtrai
Brussels
The major train station for departures in Courtrai is Kortrijk. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Kortrijk for your trip from Courtrai to Brussels.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Number of platforms
5Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Stationsstraat.
Dining
- De Heeren van Groeninghe
- Bistro Broel
- 't Vierspit
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Ramps, restrooms.
WC
- €0.50
Hotel
- Parkhotel Kortrijk
- Hotel Messeyne
- Ibis Kortrijk Centrum
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Car Rental
- Avis
- Europcar
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to France, Netherlands, and regional destinations
Public transit options for Kortrijk
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Direct connections to major cities in Belgium
Bissegem
Amenities at train station
AccessibilityBike ParkingThe major train station for arrivals in Brussels is Brussels-Nord. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Brussels-Nord for your journey to Brussels from Courtrai.
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
1 kmNumber of platforms
12Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available via Rue du Progrès.
Dining
- Chabrol Brasserie
- Winok Café
- Félix Wine Bar
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps.
WC
- €0.50
Hotel
- Hotel Progress
- Hilton Brussels City
- Hotel Siru
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Car Rental
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platform 7-12 for regional and local trains
Public transit options for Brussels-Nord
- Metro: Line 3, Line 4
- Tram: Line 25, Line 55
- Bus: Several lines available
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi available in Starbucks.
Lockers
- Luggage lockers are located on Level 0 near Platforms 1 and 2.
Dining
- Starbucks
- Brasserie 28 Brewery
- Panos
- Delitraiteur Eat & Go
Accessibility
- Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with limited mobility: elevators and escalators to platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, barrier-free toilets and accessible parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Hotel
- Hilton Brussels Grand Palace
- Hotel NH Brussels Carrefour de l'Europe
- Hôtel The Moon
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00
Information Desk
- Travel Center / information desk is located on the left side from the main entrance.
Public transit options for Bruxelles-Central
- Metro lines: 1, 5
- Train lines: IC, Intercity Direct 9200, RER (S1, S2, S3, S6, S8, S10)
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 21:30
Wifi
- Wi-Fi is available for a fee.
Lockers
- Baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge.
Dining
- Pullman Hotel Bar
- Quick Gare du Midi
- Subway
- EXKi Zuid
- Starbucks
- Häagen-Dazs
- Sbarro
- The Coffee Club
- The Belgian Chocolate House
- PAUL
- & many more
Accessibility
- Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Hotel
- Les Lofts De Styliste
- Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi
- Pullman Brussels Centre Midi
Information Desk
- Located in the main concourse and next to the international platforms.
Etterbeek
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rentalinformation
Distance to city center
4 kmMost popular train connections from Courtrai
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