What is the cheapest way to get from Achen to Vaals?

The cheapest way to get from Achen to Vaals is to drive which costs €50 - €75 and takes 3h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Achen to Vaals?

The fastest way to get from Achen to Vaals is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Achen and Vaals?

No, there is no direct bus from Achen to Vaals. However, there are services departing from ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbach and arriving at Vaals, Maastrichterlaan/Bosstraat via Gare Sarreguemines, Frankreich, Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhof, Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon and Maastricht, Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.

How far is it from Achen to Vaals?

The distance between Achen and Vaals is 501 km. The road distance is 284.8 km.

How do I travel from Achen to Vaals without a car?

The best way to get from Achen to Vaals without a car is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs €70 - €200.

How long does it take to get from Achen to Vaals?

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Achen to Vaals, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Achen to Vaals bus from?

Achen to Vaals bus services, operated by Luxembourg Railways (CFL), depart from Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Achen to Vaals?

The best way to get from Achen to Vaals is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs €70 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 16m.

Where does the Achen to Vaals bus arrive?

Achen to Vaals bus services, operated by Luxembourg Railways (CFL), arrive at Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière station.

Can I drive from Achen to Vaals?

Yes, the driving distance between Achen to Vaals is 285 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Achen to Vaals.

Where can I stay near Vaals?

There are 1456+ hotels available in Vaals.

Achen to Vaals - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Achen to Vaals by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Frankfurt82 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbf79
7h 17m
€73–196
Drive 284.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Achen to Vaals284.8 km
3h 7m
€51–73
Bus
1. Take the bus from Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routièreL40 / ...
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Maastricht180 / ...
9h 16m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routièreL40 / ...
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to AngleurIc
3. Take the train from Angleur to Aachen HbfS41
8h 49m

Achen to Vaals by bus and train

8Weekly Services

7h 17mAverage Duration

€73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 501.4 km
Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Achen, France and Vaals, Netherlands?

You can take a bus from ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbach to Vaals, Busstation via SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere, Sarreguemines, Saarbrücken Hbf, Frankfurt, Aachen, Hbf, Aachen, Schanz Bf, and Aachen, Schanz in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbach to Vaals, Maastrichterlaan/Bosstraat via SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere, Gare Sarreguemines, Frankreich, Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhof, Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière, Hollerich, P+R Bouillon, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon, Maastricht, and Maastricht, Station in around 9h 16m.

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