The average train between Brussels Central Station and Kerkrade takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Brussels Central Station 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 every 2 hours between Brussels Central Station and Kerkrade. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels Central Station is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Kerkrade at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussels-Nord and take an average of 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Brussels Central Station to Kerkrade. However, there are services departing from Brussels Central Station station and arriving at Kerkrade station via Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Brussels Central Station to Kerkrade train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussels-Nord station.
Brussels Central Station to Kerkrade train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Landgraaf station.
The distance between Brussels Central Station and Kerkrade is 119.7 km. The road distance is 175 km.
You can take a train from Bruxelles-Central to Kerkrade Centrum via Brussels-Nord, Aachen Hbf, and Landgraaf in around 2h 43m.