How to travel from Ghent to Courtrai

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Compare train and bus for Ghent to Courtrai

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Courtrai among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $7.

Distance: 24 miles (40 km)

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from Ghent to Courtrai

How to get from Ghent to Courtrai by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Ghent to Courtrai is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

PKP Intercity708
09:36AM0h25
Ghent St Pieters
10:01AMKortrijk
$121One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

PKP Intercity708
09:36AM0h25
Ghent St Pieters
10:01AMKortrijk
$121One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

PKP Intercity708
09:36AM0h25
Ghent St Pieters
10:01AMKortrijk
$121One-way
0 transfers

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PKP Intercity429
09:09AM0h32
Ghent St Pieters
09:41AMKortrijk
$121One-way
0 transfers
PKP Intercity19710
08:36AM0h25
Ghent St Pieters
09:01AMKortrijk
$121One-way
0 transfers
PKP Intercity428
08:09AM0h32
Ghent St Pieters
08:41AMKortrijk
$121One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Ghent to Courtrai

Travel to Courtrai easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Ghent to Courtrai.

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There are 2 options to travel between Ghent and Courtrai including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Ghent to Courtrai is a bus with an average price of $5 (€4).

This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Courtrai:

A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Courtrai costing on average $7 (€6).

The fastest way to travel from Ghent to Courtrai is by train with an average journey time of 25m.

Other travel options to Courtrai take longer:

Bus takes on average 40m.

The distance from Ghent to Courtrai is approximately 24 miles (40 km).
The average frequency per day from Ghent to Courtrai is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ghent and Courtrai as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ghent to Courtrai:
  • Trains mostly depart from Ghent St Pieters and arrive in Kortrijk.
  • Buses mostly depart from Gent, Ghent and arrive in Kortrijk, President Kennedylaan (Kinepolis Xpo).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ghent to Courtrai, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Courtrai by bus.
  • Travel with PKP Intercity, Regional, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB to go to Courtrai by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Ghent to Courtrai with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct trains per day with SNCB.
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Ghent to Courtrai often also extend their vacation to go to Lille, Paris, Bruges, Amsterdam, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Courtrai and these popular destinations at a great price.

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