What is the cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Kerkrade?

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Kerkrade is to bus via Aachen, Normaluhr which costs €15 - €23 and takes 6h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Kerkrade?

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Kerkrade is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Kerkrade?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Kerkrade. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Herzogenrath, Straß via Aachen, Bendplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Kerkrade?

The distance between Rotterdam and Kerkrade is 212 km. The road distance is 193.5 km.

How do I travel from Rotterdam to Kerkrade without a car?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Kerkrade without a car is to train and line 1 bus which takes 3h 16m and costs €40 - €85.

How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Kerkrade?

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Rotterdam to Kerkrade, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Kerkrade bus from?

Rotterdam to Kerkrade bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Kerkrade bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Kerkrade bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aachen station west.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Kerkrade?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Kerkrade is 193 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Rotterdam to Kerkrade.

Where can I stay near Kerkrade?

There are 1204+ hotels available in Kerkrade.

Rotterdam to Kerkrade - 4 ways to travel via train, line 1 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Rotterdam to Kerkrade by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, line 1 bus
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoven
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Heerlen
3. Take the bus from Heerlen, Station Heerlen to Kerkrade, Zuyderland Kerkrade1 / ...
3h 16m
€41–82
Bus via Aachen, Normaluhr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Conradstraat to Aachen Main Train StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3644
6h 17m
€15–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Aachen station westN93 / ...
4h 3m
€20–41
Drive 193.5 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Kerkrade193.5 km
2h 24m
€34–49

Rotterdam to Kerkrade by train and bus

196Weekly Services

3h 16mAverage Duration

€41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 211.8 km
Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Kerkrade, Netherlands?

FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Aachen station west twice daily. Tickets cost €17–40 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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