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

The cheapest way to get from Bochum to Vaals is to bus which costs €13 - €23 and takes 4h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bochum to Vaals is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs €24 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Bochum and Vaals?

No, there is no direct bus from Bochum station to Vaals station. However, there are services departing from Bochum central station and arriving at Vaals, Busstation via Aachen, Ponttor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Bochum to Vaals?

The distance between Bochum and Vaals is 173 km. The road distance is 135.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bochum to Vaals without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs €15 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Bochum to Vaals, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bochum to Vaals bus from?

Bochum to Vaals bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bochum central station.

Train or bus from Bochum to Vaals?

The best way to get from Bochum to Vaals is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs €15 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €23 and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the Bochum to Vaals bus arrive?

Bochum to Vaals bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aachen station west.

Can I drive from Bochum to Vaals?

Yes, the driving distance between Bochum to Vaals is 135 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Bochum to Vaals.

Where can I stay near Vaals?

There are 1452+ hotels available in Vaals.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Bochum 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 Bochum Hbf to Aachen HbfRe
2h 39m
€16–47
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bochum central station to Aachen station westN79
4h 37m
€13–23
Drive 135.5 km
1. Drive from Bochum to Vaals135.5 km
1h 23m
€25–35
Train via Essen West S
1. Take the train from Essen West S to Aachen, Schanz BfRb33
3h 29m
€29–43

Bochum to Vaals by train and bus

163Weekly Services

2h 39mAverage Duration

€16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 172.9 km
Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Bochum, Germany and Vaals, Netherlands?

National Express operates a train from Bochum Hbf to Aachen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €28–40 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bochum central station to Aachen station west once daily. Tickets cost €10–19 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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