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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Vaals is to drive which costs €13 - €20 and takes 48 min.

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. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Aachen, Vaalserquartier Püngelerstraße via Aachen, Bushof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.

How far is it from Cologne to Vaals?

The distance between Cologne and Vaals is 71 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 bus and line 25 bus which takes 1h 9m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 9m 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.

Train or bus from Cologne to Vaals?

The best way to get from Cologne to Vaals is to bus and line 25 bus which takes 1h 9m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €17 - €75 and takes 1h 18m.

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 1259+ hotels available in Vaals.

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

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

Bus, line 25 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Aachen - 58, Peterstraßebus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Bushof to Aachen, Vaalserquartier Püngelerstraßebus 25E / ...
1h 9m
Drive 75.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Vaalscar 75.6 km
48 min
€14–20
Train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
1h 18m
€18–75
Train, line 25 bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Rothe Erde Bftrain Re9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde to Vaals, Busstationbus 25
1h 46m
€16–23

Cologne to Vaals by train and bus

185Weekly Services

1h 18mAverage Duration

€18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 71.4 km
Duration: 1h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Aachen, Vaalserquartier Püngelerstraße via Aachen, Bushof in around 1h 9m. Alternatively, 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.

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