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

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Vaals is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Vaals is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Karlsruhe and Vaals?

No, there is no direct bus from Karlsruhe station to Vaals station. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe central train station and arriving at Vaals, Busstation via Aachen, Ponttor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Vaals?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Vaals is 392 km. The road distance is 353.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Vaals without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 10m and costs €50 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Karlsruhe to Vaals, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Vaals bus from?

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

Train or bus from Karlsruhe to Vaals?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Vaals is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 10m and costs €50 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Vaals bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to Vaals?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Vaals is 353 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Karlsruhe to Vaals.

Where can I stay near Vaals?

There are 1450+ hotels available in Vaals.

Karlsruhe to Vaals - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and night train

There are 5 ways to get from Karlsruhe to Vaals by train, bus, car, or night 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 via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbf79
4h 10m
€52–158
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Aachen station westN93
6h 30m
€30–46
Drive 353.1 km
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Vaals353.1 km
3h 8m
€62–90
Train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Aachen HbfNj
7h 35m
€40–72
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Ludwigshafen, MitteS3 / ...
2. Take the train from Ludwigshafen, Mitte to Mainz, HauptbahnhofS5 / ...
3. Take the night train from Mainz Hbf to Aachen HbfNj
7h 45m
€60–305

Karlsruhe to Vaals by train and bus

56Weekly Services

4h 10mAverage Duration

€52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 391.5 km
Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Vaals, Busstation via Frankfurt, Aachen, Hbf, Aachen, Schanz Bf, and Aachen, Schanz in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Aachen station west once daily. Tickets cost €27–45 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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