There are 5 ways to get from Belgium to Kerkrade by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbftrain Ice / ...
2h 30m€29–63Bus, line 1 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Maastrichtbus N870 / ...
- Take the bus from Heerlen, Station Heerlen to Kerkrade, Zuyderland Kerkradebus 1 / ...
3h 26m€18–27Drive 138.3 km
- Drive from Brussels to Kerkradecar 138.3 km
1h 29m€29–42Train, line 1 bus
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Heerlentrain S43 / ...
- Take the bus from Heerlen, Station Heerlen to Kerkrade, Zuyderland Kerkradebus 1 / ...
3h 2m€30–47Train via Bilzen
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Bilzentrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Maastricht to Kerkrade Centrumtrain Stoptrein RS18
3h 8m€27–40
Belgium to Kerkrade by tram, train, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Belgium to Kerkrade is to bus and line 1 bus which costs €18 - €27 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Belgium to Kerkrade is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Belgium station to Kerkrade. However, there are services departing from Brussels-North train station and arriving at Kerkrade, Zuyderland Kerkrade via Maastricht and Heerlen, Station Heerlen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Belgium to Kerkrade. However, there are services departing from Bourse and arriving at Herzogenrath, Bf via Brussels-Nord and Aachen, Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Belgium and Kerkrade is 165 km. The road distance is 138.3 km.
The best way to get from Belgium to Kerkrade without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €29 - €65.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Belgium to Kerkrade, including transfers.
Belgium to Kerkrade bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.
Belgium to Kerkrade train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruxelles-Central station.
The best way to get from Belgium to Kerkrade is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €29 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 1 bus, which costs €18 - €27 and takes 3h 26m.
What companies run services between Belgium and Kerkrade, Netherlands?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €24–50 and the journey takes 1h. Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brussels-North train station to Kerkrade, Zuyderland Kerkrade via Maastricht, Heerlen, and Heerlen, Station Heerlen in around 3h 26m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles-Central to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Heerlen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles-Central to Bilzen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- Arriva NL
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Heerlen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €10–15
Train from Maastricht to Kerkrade Centrum
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €7–11
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Maastricht
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- Arriva NL
Bus from Heerlen, Station Heerlen to Kerkrade, Zuyderland Kerkrade
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Arriva NL
Bus from Heerlen, Station Heerlen to Kerkrade, Zuyderland Kerkrade
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Arriva NL
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Booking & Getting There
Belgium to Kerkrade bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maastricht station.
Belgium to Kerkrade train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bilzen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belgium to Kerkrade is 138 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Belgium to Kerkrade.
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