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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Kerkrade is to bus which costs €18 - €30 and takes 4h 13m.

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 25m 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 13m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Kerkrade?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Kerkrade. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Kerkrade Centrum via Breda, Eindhoven and Heerlen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Kerkrade?

The distance between Rotterdam and Kerkrade is 208 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 via Eindhoven which takes 3h 20m and costs €24 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m 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 do I catch the Rotterdam to Kerkrade train from?

Rotterdam to Kerkrade train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Kerkrade?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Kerkrade is to train via Eindhoven which takes 3h 20m and costs €24 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €30 and takes 4h 13m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Kerkrade bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rotterdam to Kerkrade train arrive?

Rotterdam to Kerkrade train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Breda station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Kerkrade?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Kerkrade is 194 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Rotterdam to Kerkrade.

How do I get a train ticket from Rotterdam to Kerkrade?

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Where can I stay near Kerkrade?

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

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

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Train via Eindhoven
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bredatrain
2. Take the train from Breda to Eindhoventrain
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Heerlentrain
3h 20m
€24–59
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Aachen station westbus N93 / ...
4h 13m
€18–30
Drive 193.5 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Kerkradecar 193.5 km
2h 25m
€35–50
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to Maastrichttrain Intercity
4h 52m
€39–79

Rotterdam to Kerkrade by train

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3h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 208 km
Duration: 3h 20m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Kerkrade Centrum via Breda, Eindhoven, and Heerlen in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Aachen station west twice daily. Tickets cost €15–26 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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