The average train between Antwerp and Kerkrade takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Antwerp 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 Antwerp and Kerkrade. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Antwerp is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Kerkrade at 8:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussels-Nord and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 12m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Antwerp to Kerkrade? 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 Antwerp to Kerkrade. However, there are services departing from Antwerp station and arriving at Kerkrade station via Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Antwerp to Kerkrade train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Anvers-Central station.
Antwerp to Kerkrade train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Aachen Hbf station.
Book your Antwerp to Kerkrade train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Arriva NL.
The distance between Antwerp and Kerkrade is 122.7 km. The road distance is 205 km.
You can take a train from Anvers-Central to Kerkrade, Einderstraat via Brussels-Nord, Aachen, Hbf, Herzogenrath, Kohlscheid Bf, and Herzogenrath, Kohlscheid Weststraße in around 3h 26m.