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Compare train and bus for Lille to Courtrai
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lille to Courtrai among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of NOK 56 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of NOK 56, while a train costs an average of NOK 68.
Distance: 16 miles (26 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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NOK 68 Average price | NOK 56 Average price Cheapest | NOK 62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare the available ways to get from Lille to Courtrai, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Courtrai:
A bus is NOK 13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Courtrai costing on average NOK 68.
Other travel options to Courtrai take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 17m.
Tickets start at around NOK 68 compared to roughly NOK 62 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -NOK 6. The journey takes 38m versus 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Lille to Courtrai
How to get from Lille to Courtrai by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lille to Courtrai is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
197079:09 AM 0h36 Lille Flandres 9:45 AM Kortrijk NOK 57 1 One-way 0 transfers
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197079:09 AM 0h36 Lille Flandres 9:45 AM Kortrijk NOK 57 1 One-way 0 transfers
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197079:09 AM 0h36 Lille Flandres 9:45 AM Kortrijk NOK 57 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1970910:09 AM 0h36 Lille Flandres 10:45 AM Kortrijk NOK 57 1 One-way 0 transfers
197058:09 AM 0h36 Lille Flandres 8:45 AM Kortrijk NOK 57 1 One-way 0 transfers
1971311:09 AM 0h36 Lille Flandres 11:45 AM Kortrijk NOK 57 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Courtrai:
A bus is NOK 13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Courtrai costing on average NOK 68.
Other travel options to Courtrai take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 17m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lille and Courtrai as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lille Flandres and arrive in Kortrijk.
- Buses mostly depart from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) and arrive in Kortrijk, President Kennedylaan (Kinepolis Xpo).
- Travel with TER, TER | SNCF, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Intercity, SNCB | BUS, CFL, Regional to go to Courtrai by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, SNCF | Autocar to go to Courtrai by bus.
- 15 direct trains per day with TER, TER | SNCF, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, CFL, Regional.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, SNCF | Autocar.
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