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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Vaals is to bus which costs €8 - €16 and takes 1h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Vaals is to drive which takes 47 min and costs €13 - €20.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Vaals?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Vaals station. However, there are services departing from Cologne and arriving at Vaals, Busstation via Aachen, Hauptbahnhof and Aachen, Schanz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Cologne to Vaals?

The distance between Cologne and Vaals is 75 km. The road distance is 75.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Vaals without a car is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs €17 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Cologne to Vaals, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Vaals bus from?

Cologne to Vaals bus services, operated by Chisinau Bus Station, depart from Cologne station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Vaals?

The best way to get from Cologne to Vaals is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs €17 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €8 - €16 and takes 1h 31m.

Where does the Cologne to Vaals bus arrive?

Cologne to Vaals bus services, operated by Chisinau Bus Station, arrive at Aachen station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Vaals?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Vaals is 76 km. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Cologne to Vaals.

Where can I stay near Vaals?

There are 1425+ hotels available in Vaals.

Cologne to Vaals - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 25 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Vaals by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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 Koeln Hbf to Aachen HbfRe
1h 18m
€18–75
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne to Aachen
1h 31m
€8–15
Drive 75.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Vaals75.6 km
47 min
€14–20
Train, line 25 bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Rothe Erde BfRe9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde to Vaals, Busstation25
1h 46m
€16–23

Cologne to Vaals by train and bus

248Weekly Services

1h 18mAverage Duration

€18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 75 km
Duration: 1h 18m

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

National Express operates a train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €13–20 and the journey takes 52 min. Eurostar also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, Chisinau Bus Station operates a bus from Cologne to Aachen twice a week. Tickets cost €5–9 and the journey takes 1h 6m.

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