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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Vaals is to bus and line 25 bus which costs €12 - €17 and takes 2h 41m.

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 Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf and arriving at Vaals, Busstation via Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

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 19m and costs €8 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 1h 19m 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 DB Bus, depart from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Vaals?

The best way to get from Cologne to Vaals is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs €8 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 25 bus, which costs €12 - €17 and takes 2h 41m.

Where does the Cologne to Vaals bus arrive?

Cologne to Vaals bus services, operated by DB Bus, arrive at Aachen, Rothe Erde Bf 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 1435+ 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 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 19m
€8–75
Bus, line 25 bus
1. Take the bus from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Aachen, Rothe Erde BfRe9x / ...
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde to Vaals, Busstation25
2h 41m
€12–17
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

342Weekly Services

1h 19mAverage Duration

€8Cheapest Price

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Distance: 75 km
Duration: 1h 19m

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. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Vaals, Busstation via Aachen, Rothe Erde Bf and Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde in around 2h 41m.

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