How to get from Kerkrade to Nijkerk by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Kerkrade to Nijkerk in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 4 bus from Kerkrade, Parkstad Stadion station to Heerlen, Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the SPR train from Utrecht Centraal station to Nijkerk station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min.

181min
Bus - 44
Train - IC
IC
Train - SPR
SPR
Leaves from Kerkrade, Parkstad Stadion

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Kerkrade
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Hoensbroek
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Heerlen, Station
    ID 66110300
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Heerlen
    250 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Enkhuizen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    116 min
  • 7
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Zwolle
  • 8
    Ride to train station Nijkerk
    Ride to train station
    Nijkerk
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 43, IC and SPR

To get from Kerkrade to Nijkerk in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 43 bus from Kerkrade, Parkstad Stadion station to Heerlen, Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the SPR train from Utrecht Centraal station to Nijkerk station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min.

181min
Bus - 4343
Train - IC
IC
Train - SPR
SPR
Leaves from Kerkrade, Parkstad Stadion

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Kerkrade
  • 2
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Heerlen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Heerlen, Station
    ID 66111341
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Heerlen
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Enkhuizen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    116 min
  • 7
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Zwolle
  • 8
    Ride to train station Nijkerk
    Ride to train station
    Nijkerk
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kerkrade to Nijkerk

The distance between Kerkrade, Netherlands and Nijkerk, Netherlands is approximately 215.59 km, which can typically be travelled in 181 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kerkrade to Nijkerk by bus 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 Kerkrade

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

Train stations close to Kerkrade:

  • Landgraaf
  • Heerlen
  • Kerkrade Centrum

Bus stations close to Kerkrade:

  • Kerkrade, Parkstad Stadion
  • Heerlen, Rukker
  • Kerkrade, Roda-Boulevard West

Public transit stations close to Nijkerk, Netherlands

Nijkerk is located at Nijkerk, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Nijkerk, Station.

Train stations close to Nijkerk:

  • Nijkerk

Bus stations close to Nijkerk:

  • Nijkerk, Station
  • Nijkerk, Callenbachstraat
  • Nijkerk, Kievitslaan

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 43, IC and SPR

To get from Kerkrade to Nijkerk in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 43 bus from Kerkrade, Parkstad Stadion station to Heerlen, Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the SPR train from Utrecht Centraal station to Nijkerk station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min.

181min
Bus - 4343
Train - IC
IC
Train - SPR
SPR
Leaves from Kerkrade, Parkstad Stadion

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Kerkrade
  • 2
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Heerlen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Heerlen, Station
    ID 66111341
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Heerlen
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Enkhuizen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    116 min
  • 7
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Zwolle
  • 8
    Ride to train station Nijkerk
    Ride to train station
    Nijkerk
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 181 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line IC, Bus line SPR.

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

    The alternative route takes 181 minutes, using Bus line 43, Bus line IC, Bus line SPR.

  • Is there a direct bus between Kerkrade and Nijkerk in Netherlands?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 1 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Kerkrade to Nijkerk in Netherlands?

    The 4 bus line goes from Hoensbroek station near Kerkrade to Heerlen, Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Heerlen, Station station near Nijkerk in Netherlands

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

    The total travel time between Kerkrade and Nijkerk in Netherlands by bus and train is about 3 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Kerkrade to get to Nijkerk in Netherlands?

    Get on the 4 bus from the Hoensbroek stop near Kerkrade in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Kerkrade and Nijkerk in Netherlands?

    Get off the bus at the Heerlen, Station station, which is closest to Nijkerk in Netherlands.

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