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

The cheapest way to get from Kerkrade to Brussels is to bus which costs €14 - €22 and takes 3h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kerkrade to Brussels is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs €24 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Kerkrade and Brussels?

No, there is no direct bus from Kerkrade to Brussels station. However, there are services departing from Herzogenrath, Pilgramsweg and arriving at Brussels-North train station via Aachen station west. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Kerkrade and Brussels?

No, there is no direct train from Kerkrade to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Herzogenrath, Bf and arriving at Brussels-Nord via Aachen, Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

How far is it from Kerkrade to Brussels?

The distance between Kerkrade and Brussels is 165 km. The road distance is 136.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Kerkrade to Brussels without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs €29 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Kerkrade to Brussels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kerkrade to Brussels bus from?

Kerkrade to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Kerkrade to Brussels train from?

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

Train or bus from Kerkrade to Brussels?

The best way to get from Kerkrade to Brussels is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs €29 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €22 and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the Kerkrade to Brussels bus arrive?

Kerkrade to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Kerkrade to Brussels train arrive?

Kerkrade to Brussels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.

Can I drive from Kerkrade to Brussels?

Yes, the driving distance between Kerkrade to Brussels is 137 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Kerkrade to Brussels.

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Kerkrade to Brussels - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 1 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79 / ...
2h 33m
€29–123
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Brussels-North train stationbus N1310 / ...
3h 30m
€14–22
Drive 136.9 km
1. Drive from Kerkrade to Brusselscar 136.9 km
1h 31m
€25–36
Line 1 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kerkrade, Zuyderland Kerkrade to Heerlen, Station Heerlenbus 2 / ...
2. Take the train from Heerlen to Liège-Guilleminstrain S43 / ...
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Bruxelles-Centraltrain Ic / ...
2h 51m
€26–57
Line 34 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kerkrade, Einderstraat to Aachen, Normaluhrbus 34
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
3h 1m
€31–115

Kerkrade to Brussels by bus and train

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Distance: 165 km
Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Kerkrade, Netherlands and Brussels, Belgium?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nord every 3 hours. Tickets cost €27–110 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Brussels-North train station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €11–18 and the journey takes 2h 5m.

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