There are 5 ways to get from Ostend to Kerkrade by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Brussels
best- Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbftrain Ice
3h 53m€51–143Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bruges to Aachen station westbus N84
8h 5m€27–42Drive 248.1 km
- Drive from Ostend to Kerkradecar 248.1 km
2h 33m€46–66Train, line 34 bus
- Take the train from Oostende to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
- Take the bus from Aachen, Normaluhr to Kerkrade, Einderstraatbus 34
4h 2m€52–99Train
- Take the train from Ostende to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Heerlentrain S43 / ...
4h 18m€51–98
Ostend to Kerkrade by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Kerkrade is to bus which costs €27 - €45 and takes 8h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Ostend to Kerkrade is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Ostend to Kerkrade. However, there are services departing from Oostende Gouwelozestraat and arriving at Herzogenrath, Straß via Bruges and Aachen, Bendplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Kerkrade. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Herzogenrath, Kohlscheid Bf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Aachen, Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Ostend and Kerkrade is 279 km. The road distance is 248.1 km.
The best way to get from Ostend to Kerkrade without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 53m and costs €50 - €150.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Ostend to Kerkrade, including transfers.
Ostend to Kerkrade bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bruges station.
Ostend to Kerkrade train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
The best way to get from Ostend to Kerkrade is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 53m and costs €50 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 8h 5m.
What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Kerkrade, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Ostende to Kerkrade, Einderstraat via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Aachen, Hbf, Herzogenrath, Kohlscheid Bf, and Herzogenrath, Kohlscheid Weststraße in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bruges to Aachen station west twice daily. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Ostende to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Heerlen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bruges to Aachen station west
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Ostend to Kerkrade bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aachen station west.
Ostend to Kerkrade train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Kerkrade is 248 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Ostend to Kerkrade.
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