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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Vaals is to train and line 25 bus which costs €8 - €13 and takes 1h 38m.

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 48 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 Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Vaals, Busstation via Aachen, Bushof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.

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 and bus which takes 56 min and costs €7 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 56 min 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 OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Where does the Cologne to Vaals bus arrive?

Cologne to Vaals bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Aachen - 58, Peterstraße station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Vaals?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Vaals is 76 km. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Cologne to Vaals.

Where can I stay near Vaals?

There are 1483+ hotels available in Vaals.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Schanz to Vaals, Busstationbus 350
56 min
€7–43
Bus, line 25 bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Aachen - 58, Peterstraßebus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Bushof to Vaals, Busstationbus 25 / ...
1h 17m
Drive 75.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Vaalscar 75.6 km
48 min
€14–20
Train, line 25 bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen-Rothe Erdetrain Re
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde to Vaals, Busstationbus 25
1h 38m
€8–12

Cologne to Vaals by train and bus

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Distance: 74.9 km
Duration: 56 min

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

You can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Vaals, Busstation via Aachen, Bushof in around 1h 17m.

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