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

The cheapest way to get from Nijmegen to Kerkrade is to bus and train which costs €17 - €50 and takes 2h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nijmegen to Kerkrade is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs €23 - €35.

How far is it from Nijmegen to Kerkrade?

The distance between Nijmegen and Kerkrade is 151 km. The road distance is 132 km.

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

The best way to get from Nijmegen to Kerkrade without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 52m and costs €17 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Nijmegen to Kerkrade, including transfers.

Can I drive from Nijmegen to Kerkrade?

Yes, the driving distance between Nijmegen to Kerkrade is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Nijmegen to Kerkrade.

Where can I stay near Kerkrade?

There are 1278+ hotels available in Kerkrade.

Nijmegen to Kerkrade - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 1 bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Nijmegen to Kerkrade by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
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1. Take the bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Mönchengladbach central train stationbus N94
2. Take the train from Moenchengladbach Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain Re
2h 52m
€17–50
Train, line 1 bus
1. Take the train from Nijmegen to Roermondtrain
2. Take the train from Roermond to Heerlentrain
3. Take the bus from Heerlen, Station Heerlen to Kerkrade, Zuyderland Kerkradebus 2 / ...
3h 2m
€21–36
Drive 132 km
1. Drive from Nijmegen to Kerkradecar 132 km
1h 45m
€24–35

Nijmegen to Kerkrade by bus and train

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2h 52mAverage Duration

€17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 150.5 km
Duration: 2h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Nijmegen to Kerkrade. However, you can take the bus to Mönchengladbach central train station, walk to Moenchengladbach Hbf, take the train to Herzogenrath, walk to Herzogenrath, Bahnhof, then take the line 27 bus to Kerkrade, Busstation. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nijmegen to Kerkrade, Zuyderland Kerkrade via Roermond, Heerlen, and Heerlen, Station Heerlen in around 3h 2m.

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