The average train between Kerkrade and Rotterdam takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Kerkrade to Rotterdam. 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 Kerkrade and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 12:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Kerkrade is at 11:31 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Heerlen and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 43m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kerkrade to Rotterdam? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Kerkrade to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Heerlen station and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal station via Eindhoven Centraal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Kerkrade to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Heerlen station.
Kerkrade to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
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The distance between Kerkrade and Rotterdam is 160.8 km. The road distance is 194 km.
You can take a train from Kerkrade Centrum to Rotterdam Centraal via Heerlen and Eindhoven Centraal in around 3h 8m.