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

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Vaals is to bus which costs €18 - €27 and takes 6h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Vaals is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam and Vaals?

No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam to Vaals. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Sloterdijk and arriving at Vaals, Maastrichterlaan/Bosstraat via Maastricht, Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Amsterdam to Vaals?

The distance between Amsterdam and Vaals is 241 km. The road distance is 218.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Vaals without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs €40 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Amsterdam to Vaals, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Vaals bus from?

Amsterdam to Vaals bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Train or bus from Amsterdam to Vaals?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Vaals is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs €40 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus and line 350 bus, which costs €17 - €40 and takes 3h 56m.

Where does the Amsterdam to Vaals bus arrive?

Amsterdam to Vaals bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maastricht station.

Can I drive from Amsterdam to Vaals?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Vaals is 219 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Amsterdam to Vaals.

Where can I stay near Vaals?

There are 1440+ hotels available in Vaals.

Amsterdam to Vaals - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 350 bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Amsterdam to Vaals by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Amsterdam Centraal to Heerlentrain Intercity
3h 22m
€42–135
Bus, line 350 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Maastrichtbus FlixBus N831 / ...
2. Take the bus from Maastricht, Station to Vaals, Maastrichterlaan/Bosstraatbus 350
3h 56m
€17–37
Drive 218.9 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Vaalscar 218.9 km
2h 56m
€38–55
Fly, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain
3h 46m
€183–372
Train, line 350 bus
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Maastrichttrain Intercity
2. Take the bus from Maastricht, Station to Vaals, Maastrichterlaan/Bosstraatbus 350
3h 24m
€39–121
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam De Ruijterkade to Aachen Main Train Stationbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3644
6h 58m
€18–27

Amsterdam to Vaals by train and bus

99Weekly Services

3h 22mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 240.9 km
Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Vaals, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Heerlen hourly. Tickets cost €30–120 and the journey takes 2h 27m. Arriva NL also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Vaals, Maastrichterlaan/Bosstraat via Maastricht and Maastricht, Station in around 3h 56m.

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