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 'S-Gravenhage, Den Haag 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 4 hr 29 min.

269min
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
    'S-Gravenhage, Den Haag Centraal
    ID HA8732
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Den Haag Centraal
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Heerlen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Heerlen
    189 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

Alternative route from Rotterdam to Kerkrade by bus, metro and train via E, IC and 44

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 'S-Gravenhage, Den Haag Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 44 bus from Heerlen, Station Heerlen station to Kerkrade, Parkstad Stadion station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 33 min.

273min
Metro - E
Metro - E
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4444
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
    'S-Gravenhage, Den Haag Centraal
    ID HA8732
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Den Haag Centraal
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Heerlen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Heerlen
    189 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heerlen, Station Heerlen
    ID 66110350
    150 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4444
    Wait for bus
    44
    Aachen
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kerkrade, Parkstad Stadion
    ID 66150540
    19 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 297.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 269 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.

Public transit stations close to Rotterdam

Rotterdam is located at Rotterdam, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Zuidplein.

Metro stations close to Rotterdam:

  • Zuidplein

Bus stations close to Rotterdam:

  • Rotterdam, Zuidplein
  • Zuidplein Hoog
  • Zuidplein (Perron F)

Public transit stations close to Kerkrade, Netherlands

Kerkrade is located at Kerkrade, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Kerkrade, Spekhofstraat.

Train stations close to Kerkrade:

  • Heerlen
  • Landgraaf
  • Kerkrade Centrum

Bus stations close to Kerkrade:

  • Kerkrade, Spekhofstraat
  • Heerlen, Rukker
  • Kerkrade, Heerlenersteenweg

Related Routes

Alternative route from Rotterdam to Kerkrade by bus, metro and train via E, IC and 44

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 'S-Gravenhage, Den Haag Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 44 bus from Heerlen, Station Heerlen station to Kerkrade, Parkstad Stadion station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 33 min.

273min
Metro - E
Metro - E
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4444
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
    'S-Gravenhage, Den Haag Centraal
    ID HA8732
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Den Haag Centraal
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Heerlen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Heerlen
    189 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heerlen, Station Heerlen
    ID 66110350
    150 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4444
    Wait for bus
    44
    Aachen
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kerkrade, Parkstad Stadion
    ID 66150540
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kerkrade
    Walk to
    Kerkrade
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 269 minutes, using Metro line E, Train line IC, Bus line 43.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rotterdam to Kerkrade?

    The alternative route takes 273 minutes, using Metro line E, Train line IC, Bus line 44.

  • 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 4 hr 29 min.

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

    The E metro line goes from Den Haag Centraal station near Rotterdam to 'S-Gravenhage, Den Haag Centraal station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till 'S-Gravenhage, Den Haag 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 4 hr 29 min.

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

    Get on the E metro from the Den Haag 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 'S-Gravenhage, Den Haag Centraal stop, which is closest to Kerkrade in Netherlands.

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