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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Kerkrade is to bus and train which costs €18 - €35 and takes 4h 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 25m and costs €30 - €50.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Kerkrade?

The distance between Rotterdam and Kerkrade is 211 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 €24 - €60.

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

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

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.

Where can I stay near Kerkrade?

There are 1232+ hotels available in Kerkrade.

Rotterdam to Kerkrade - 3 ways to travel via train, line 1 bus, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Rotterdam to Kerkrade by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 1 bus
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoventrain
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Heerlentrain
3. Take the bus from Heerlen, Station Heerlen to Kerkrade, Zuyderland Kerkradebus 1 / ...
3h 16m
€24–57
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Roermondbus 268
2. Take the train from Roermond to Heerlentrain Intercity
4h 17m
€18–35
Drive 193.5 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Kerkradecar 193.5 km
2h 25m
€34–49

Rotterdam to Kerkrade by train and bus

198Weekly Services

3h 16mAverage Duration

€24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 211.3 km
Duration: 3h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Rotterdam to Kerkrade. However, you can take the train to Eindhoven, take the train to Heerlen, walk to Heerlen, Station Heerlen, then take the line 1 bus to Kerkrade, Zuyderland Kerkrade. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Kerkrade, Zuyderland Kerkrade via Roermond, Roermond, Heerlen, and Heerlen, Station Heerlen in around 4h 17m.

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