How to get from Rotterdam to Kerkrade by bus, metro and train?

From Rotterdam to Kerkrade by bus, metro and train

To get from Rotterdam to Kerkrade in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one metro line, one train line and one bus line: take the E metro from Zuidplein station to Rotterdam Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 43 bus from Heerlen, Station Heerlen station to Kerkrade, Parkstad Stadion station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 9 min. The bus, metro and train schedule from Rotterdam may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, metro and train schedule to Kerkrade on the Moovit app.

189min
Metro - E
Metro - E
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4343
Walk to Kerkrade
Leaves from Zuidplein

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Rotterdam
  • 2
    Metro - E
    Wait for metro
    E
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    ID HA8001
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Heerlen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Heerlen
    149 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heerlen, Station Heerlen
    ID 66110310
    210 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Vaals
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kerkrade, Parkstad Stadion
    ID 66150540
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kerkrade
    Walk to
    Kerkrade
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rotterdam to Kerkrade

The distance between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Kerkrade, Netherlands is approximately 214.18 km, which can typically be travelled in 189 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rotterdam to Kerkrade by bus, metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Netherlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Metro And Train schedule from Rotterdam to Kerkrade

To check the bus, metro and train schedule from Rotterdam to Kerkrade using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Rotterdam) and destination (Kerkrade), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, metro and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, metro and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, metro and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Kerkrade?

    The fastest way takes 189 minutes, using Metro line E, Train line IC, Bus line 43.

  • Is there a direct metro between Rotterdam and Kerkrade in Netherlands?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 9 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Rotterdam to Kerkrade in Netherlands?

    The E metro line goes from Rotterdam Centraal station near Rotterdam to Rotterdam Centraal station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Rotterdam Centraal station near Kerkrade in Netherlands.

  • How long does it take to travel from Rotterdam to Kerkrade in Netherlands by metro, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Rotterdam and Kerkrade in Netherlands by metro, train and bus is about 3 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Rotterdam to get to Kerkrade in Netherlands?

    Get on the E metro from the Rotterdam Centraal station near Rotterdam in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Rotterdam and Kerkrade in Netherlands?

    Get off the metro at the Rotterdam Centraal stop, which is closest to Kerkrade in Netherlands.

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