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

The cheapest way to get from Idstein to Vaals is to bus which costs €15 - €27 and takes 6h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Idstein to Vaals is to drive which takes 2h and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Idstein and Vaals?

No, there is no direct bus from Idstein to Vaals station. However, there are services departing from Idstein Hochschule and arriving at Vaals, Busstation via Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof, Mainz central train station and Aachen, Ponttor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Idstein to Vaals?

The distance between Idstein and Vaals is 294 km. The road distance is 220 km.

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

The best way to get from Idstein to Vaals without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs €55 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Idstein to Vaals, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Idstein to Vaals bus from?

Idstein to Vaals bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mainz central train station.

Train or bus from Idstein to Vaals?

The best way to get from Idstein to Vaals is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs €55 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €27 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Idstein to Vaals bus arrive?

Idstein to Vaals bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aachen station west.

Can I drive from Idstein to Vaals?

Yes, the driving distance between Idstein to Vaals is 220 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Idstein to Vaals.

Where can I stay near Vaals?

There are 1524+ hotels available in Vaals.

Idstein to Vaals - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
4h 22m
€55–136
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Aachen station westbus N1310
6h 40m
€15–27
Drive 220 km
1. Drive from Idstein to Vaalscar 220 km
2h
€40–58
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Limburg to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the bus from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Troisdorf Bfbus Re8
3. Take the train from Troisdorf Bf to Aachen, Rothe Erde Bftrain Re9 / ...
7h 41m

Idstein to Vaals by train and bus

57Weekly Services

4h 22mAverage Duration

€55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 293.8 km
Duration: 4h 22m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €45–120 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mainz central train station to Aachen station west once daily. Tickets cost €15–27 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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