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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Vaals is to bus which costs €15 - €23 and takes 5h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Vaals is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Vaals?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Vaals station. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Vaals, Busstation via Aachen, Ponttor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Vaals?

The distance between Rotterdam and Vaals is 293 km. The road distance is 206.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Vaals without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs €70 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Rotterdam to Vaals, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Vaals bus from?

Rotterdam to Vaals bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Vaals?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Vaals is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs €70 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus via Aachen station west, which costs €19 - €45 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Vaals bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Vaals?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Vaals is 207 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Rotterdam to Vaals.

Where can I stay near Vaals?

There are 1420+ hotels available in Vaals.

Rotterdam to Vaals - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 43 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbftrain Ice
3h 39m
€73–194
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Conradstraat to Aachen Main Train Stationbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3644
5h 28m
€15–22
Bus via Aachen station west
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Aachen station westbus N93 / ...
4h 30m
€19–43
Drive 206.8 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Vaalscar 206.8 km
2h 32m
€37–54
Train, line 43 bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoventrain
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Heerlentrain
3. Take the bus from Heerlen, Station Heerlen to Vaals, Busstationbus 43 / ...
3h 49m
€43–84

Rotterdam to Vaals by train and bus

92Weekly Services

3h 39mAverage Duration

€73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 293.2 km
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Vaals, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Vaals, Busstation via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Aachen, Hbf, Aachen, Schanz Bf, and Aachen, Schanz in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Aachen station west twice daily. Tickets cost €16–40 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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