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

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Kerkrade is to bus which costs €25 - €45 and takes 8h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ostend to Kerkrade is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Ostend and Kerkrade?

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.

Is there a direct train between Ostend and Kerkrade?

No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Kerkrade. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Kerkrade Centrum via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Aachen Hbf and Landgraaf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

How far is it from Ostend to Kerkrade?

The distance between Ostend and Kerkrade is 281 km. The road distance is 248.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Ostend to Kerkrade without a car is to train and line 34 bus which takes 4h 2m and costs €50 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Ostend to Kerkrade, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Kerkrade bus from?

Ostend to Kerkrade bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bruges station.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Kerkrade train from?

Ostend to Kerkrade train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.

Train or bus from Ostend to Kerkrade?

The best way to get from Ostend to Kerkrade is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs €25 - €45. Alternatively, you can train via Brussels, which costs €50 - €210 and takes 4h 7m.

Where does the Ostend to Kerkrade bus arrive?

Ostend to Kerkrade bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aachen station west.

Where does the Ostend to Kerkrade train arrive?

Ostend to Kerkrade train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Ostend to Kerkrade?

Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Kerkrade is 248 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Ostend to Kerkrade.

How do I get a train ticket from Ostend to Kerkrade?

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Where can I stay near Kerkrade?

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Ostend to Kerkrade - 5 ways to travel via train, line 34 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ostend to Kerkrade by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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Train, line 34 bus
best
1. Take the train from Oostende to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Normaluhr to Kerkrade, Einderstraatbus 34
4h 2m
€51–192
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Aachen station westbus N84
8h 5m
€25–42
Drive 248.1 km
1. Drive from Ostend to Kerkradecar 248.1 km
2h 33m
€45–65
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbftrain Ice
4h 7m
€55–206
Train
1. Take the train from Ostende to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Heerlentrain S43 / ...
4h 43m
€52–177

Ostend to Kerkrade by train and bus

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Distance: 280.5 km
Duration: 4h 2m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Bruges to Aachen station west twice daily. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ostende to Kerkrade Centrum via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Aachen Hbf, and Landgraaf in around 4h 7m.

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