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

The cheapest way to get from Erfurt to Kerkrade is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Erfurt to Kerkrade is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Erfurt and Kerkrade?

No, there is no direct bus from Erfurt station to Kerkrade. However, there are services departing from Erfurt central train station and arriving at Herzogenrath, Straß via Frankfurt central train station and Aachen, Bendplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Erfurt and Kerkrade?

No, there is no direct train from Erfurt to Kerkrade. However, there are services departing from Erfurt Hbf and arriving at Kerkrade Centrum via Frankfurt, Aachen Hbf and Landgraaf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Erfurt to Kerkrade?

The distance between Erfurt and Kerkrade is 531 km. The road distance is 430.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Erfurt to Kerkrade without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 59m and costs €100 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Erfurt to Kerkrade, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Erfurt to Kerkrade bus from?

Erfurt to Kerkrade bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Erfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Erfurt to Kerkrade train from?

Erfurt to Kerkrade train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Erfurt Hbf station.

Train or bus from Erfurt to Kerkrade?

The best way to get from Erfurt to Kerkrade is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 59m and costs €100 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 58m.

Where does the Erfurt to Kerkrade bus arrive?

Erfurt to Kerkrade bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Erfurt to Kerkrade train arrive?

Erfurt to Kerkrade train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Erfurt to Kerkrade?

Yes, the driving distance between Erfurt to Kerkrade is 430 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Erfurt to Kerkrade.

Where can I stay near Kerkrade?

There are 1271+ hotels available in Kerkrade.

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
5h 59m
€100–197
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Erfurt central train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus N1305 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Aachen station westbus 068 / ...
7h 58m
€41–70
Drive 430.3 km
1. Drive from Erfurt to Kerkradecar 430.3 km
4h 19m
€78–113
Train
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 51
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain Re
6h 41m
Train #2
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Leinefeldetrain Re1
2. Take the train from Leinefelde to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain Re8 / ...
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Muelheim(Ruhr)Hbftrain Re
4. Take the train from Mülheim Hauptbahnhof to Herzogenrath, Bftrain
9h

Erfurt to Kerkrade by train

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Distance: 530.7 km
Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Erfurt, Germany and Kerkrade, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Erfurt Hbf to Kerkrade Centrum via Frankfurt, Aachen Hbf, and Landgraaf in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erfurt central train station to Herzogenrath, Straß via Frankfurt central train station, Aachen station west, and Aachen, Bendplatz in around 7h 58m.

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