The average train between Rotterdam and Kerkrade takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is an hourly train service from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam and Kerkrade. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 7:10 PM which arrives into Kerkrade at 9:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Breda and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Kerkrade. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Kerkrade station via Breda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Rotterdam to Kerkrade train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Kerkrade train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Heerlen station.
Book your Rotterdam to Kerkrade train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Arriva NL and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Rotterdam and Kerkrade is 160.8 km. The road distance is 208 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Kerkrade Centrum via Breda, Eindhoven Centraal, and Heerlen in around 3h 23m.
