The average train between Cologne and Kerkrade takes 1h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. There is an hourly train service from Cologne to Kerkrade. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Cologne and Kerkrade. The earliest departure is at 1:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Kerkrade at 5:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Aachen Hbf and take an average of 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Kerkrade. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Kerkrade station via Aachen, Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
Cologne to Kerkrade train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Kerkrade train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Landgraaf station.
Book your Cologne to Kerkrade train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Arriva NL and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Kerkrade is 62.7 km. The road distance is 96 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Kerkrade Centrum via Aachen Hbf and Landgraaf in around 1h 39m.