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 54m and costs €35 - €60.

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 4h 26m.

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 - €75.

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 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus via Maastricht, Station, which costs €18 - €40 and takes 4h 26m.

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 54m to drive from Amsterdam to Vaals.

Where can I stay near Vaals?

There are 1433+ hotels available in Vaals.

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

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 HeerlenIntercity
3h 22m
€41–73
Bus via Maastricht, Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Maastricht833 / ...
4h 26m
€18–38
Drive 218.9 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Vaals218.9 km
2h 54m
€39–56
Fly, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)AMS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen Schanz
4h 55m
€128–304
Train, line 350 bus
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to MaastrichtIntercity
2. Take the bus from Maastricht, Station to Vaals, Maastrichterlaan/Bosstraat350
3h 30m
€36–58
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam De Ruijterkade to Aachen Main Train StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3644
6h 58m
€18–27

Amsterdam to Vaals by train and bus

98Weekly Services

3h 22mAverage Duration

€41Cheapest 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 €32 and the journey takes 2h 27m. Arriva NL also services this route once a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Maastricht 3 times a day. Tickets cost €13–30 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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