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 29m.

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 21m.

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 via Brussels which takes 3h 34m and costs €70 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 34m 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 via Brussels which takes 3h 34m and costs €70 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus via Aachen station west, which costs €19 - €40 and takes 4h 21m.

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 1436+ hotels available in Vaals.

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

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 via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiThalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen HbfIce
3h 34m
€74–199
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Conradstraat to Aachen Main Train StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3644
5h 29m
€15–22
Bus via Aachen station west
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Aachen station westN93 / ...
4h 21m
€19–39
Drive 206.8 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Vaals206.8 km
2h 32m
€37–54
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to MaastrichtIntercity
4h 42m
€36–39

Rotterdam to Vaals by train and bus

96Weekly Services

3h 34mAverage Duration

€74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 293.2 km
Duration: 3h 34m

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 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Aachen station west twice daily. Tickets cost €16–40 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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