Körtlinghausen is easily accessible by plane, car or train. The airport of Paderborn/Lippstadt is located some 20 minutes away. Train stations are situated within a radius of around 30 minutes. Körtlinghausen can be reached from the Ruhr Valley and from the city of Kassel via the A44 highway within approximately one hour. From the city of Paderborn it takes some 40 minutes by car.