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

The cheapest way to get from Mechelen to Vaals is to bus and line 350 bus which costs €18 - €35 and takes 4h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mechelen to Vaals is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs €24 - €35.

How far is it from Mechelen to Vaals?

The distance between Mechelen and Vaals is 173 km. The road distance is 135.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Mechelen to Vaals without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs €22 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Mechelen to Vaals, including transfers.

Train or bus from Mechelen to Vaals?

The best way to get from Mechelen to Vaals is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs €22 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 350 bus, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 4h 22m.

Can I drive from Mechelen to Vaals?

Yes, the driving distance between Mechelen to Vaals is 135 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Mechelen to Vaals.

Where can I stay near Vaals?

There are 1436+ hotels available in Vaals.

Mechelen to Vaals - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 350 bus, and car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen HbfIce / ...
2h 43m
€22–73
Bus, line 350 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Maastricht808 / ...
2. Take the bus from Maastricht, Station to Vaals, Maastrichterlaan/Bosstraat350
4h 22m
€19–32
Train, bus, line 350 bus
1. Take the train from Malines to HasseltIc
2. Take the bus from Hasselt Station perron 13 to Maastricht Station perron D20a
3. Take the bus from Maastricht, Station Maastricht to Vaals, Maastrichterlaan/Bosstraat350
3h 47m
€22–29
Drive 135.4 km
1. Drive from Mechelen to Vaals135.4 km
1h 39m
€25–35

Mechelen to Vaals by train and bus

74Weekly Services

2h 43mAverage Duration

€22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 172.7 km
Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Mechelen, Belgium and Vaals, Netherlands?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €28–55 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Malines to Vaals, Maastrichterlaan/Bosstraat via Brussels Airport-Zaventem, Brussels Zaventem Airport, Maastricht, and Maastricht, Station in around 4h 22m.

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