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

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Kerkrade is to bus which costs €26 - €45 and takes 4h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Kerkrade is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam and Kerkrade?

No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam to Kerkrade. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Sloterdijk and arriving at Kerkrade, Zuyderland Kerkrade via Maastricht and Heerlen, Station Heerlen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Amsterdam and Kerkrade?

No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Kerkrade. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Heerlen via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

How far is it from Amsterdam to Kerkrade?

The distance between Amsterdam and Kerkrade is 227 km. The road distance is 208.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Kerkrade without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs €27 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Amsterdam to Kerkrade, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Kerkrade bus from?

Amsterdam to Kerkrade bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Kerkrade train from?

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

Train or bus from Amsterdam to Kerkrade?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Kerkrade is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs €27 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 4h 31m.

Where does the Amsterdam to Kerkrade bus arrive?

Amsterdam to Kerkrade bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maastricht station.

Where does the Amsterdam to Kerkrade train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Amsterdam to Kerkrade?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Kerkrade is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Amsterdam to Kerkrade.

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

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Where can I stay near Kerkrade?

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There are 5 ways to get from Amsterdam to Kerkrade by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Heerlentrain Intercity
3h 13m
€27–54
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Maastrichtbus FlixBus N831 / ...
4h 31m
€26–41
Drive 208.5 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Kerkradecar 208.5 km
2h 42m
€38–54
Fly, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain
4h 36m
Train via Viersen
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Moenchengladbach Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Moenchengladbach Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain Re
4h 2m
€33–89

Amsterdam to Kerkrade by train and bus

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Distance: 226.7 km
Duration: 3h 13m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Heerlen hourly. Tickets cost €24–50 and the journey takes 2h 27m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Maastricht every 4 hours. Tickets cost €18–30 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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