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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Vaals is to drive which costs €20 - €30 and takes 1h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Vaals is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs €20 - €30.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Vaals?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Vaals. However, there are services departing from Südviertel, Essen and arriving at Aachen, Vaalserquartier Püngelerstraße via Aachen, Bushof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

How far is it from Essen to Vaals?

The distance between Essen and Vaals is 156 km. The road distance is 119 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Vaals without a car is to bus which takes 1h 54m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Essen to Vaals, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Vaals bus from?

Essen to Vaals bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Südviertel, Essen station.

Train or bus from Essen to Vaals?

The best way to get from Essen to Vaals is to bus which takes 1h 54m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 2h 23m.

Where does the Essen to Vaals bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Vaals?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Vaals is 119 km. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Essen to Vaals.

Where can I stay near Vaals?

There are 1435+ hotels available in Vaals.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Vaals by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Aachen - 58, Peterstraßebus Mykolayiv
1h 54m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Aachen, Schanz Bftrain Rb33
2h 23m
€21–32
Drive 119 km
1. Drive from Essen to Vaalscar 119 km
1h 14m
€21–30
Train, line 25 bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Aachen-Rothe Erdetrain Re
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde to Vaals, Busstationbus 25
2h 50m
€28–40

Essen to Vaals by train and bus

120Weekly Services

2h 23mAverage Duration

€21Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 155.6 km
Duration: 1h 54m

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

OrionBus operates a bus from Südviertel, Essen to Aachen - 58, Peterstraße once daily, and the journey takes 1h 24m. Alternatively, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Aachen, Schanz Bf hourly. Tickets cost €20–29 and the journey takes 2h 6m.

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