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

The cheapest way to get from Vaals to Aken is to bus which costs €45 - €90 and takes 11h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vaals to Aken is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs €95 - €150.

How far is it from Vaals to Aken?

The distance between Vaals and Aken is 668 km. The road distance is 552.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Vaals to Aken without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 11m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 11m to get from Vaals to Aken, including transfers.

Train or bus from Vaals to Aken?

The best way to get from Vaals to Aken is to train via Hanover which takes 9h 26m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 11h 36m.

Can I drive from Vaals to Aken?

Yes, the driving distance between Vaals to Aken is 552 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Vaals to Aken.

Where can I stay near Aken?

There are 92+ hotels available in Aken.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Vaals to Aken by bus, train, car, or train (Eurostar)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße to Magdeburgbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Köthentrain 55 / ...
9h 11m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Hallebus 1304
11h 36m
€47–89
Train via Hanover
1. Take the train from Aachen Schanz to Wuppertal Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Wuppertal Hbf to Hannover Hbftrain 19 / ...
3. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Köthentrain 55 / ...
9h 26m
Drive 552.4 km
1. Drive from Vaals to Akencar 552.4 km
4h 41m
€98–142
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köthentrain 55
9h 29m
€102–278

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 668.3 km
Duration: 9h 11m

What companies run services between Vaals, Netherlands and Aken, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany?

You can take a bus from Vaals, Maastrichterlaan/Bosstraat to Aken, Heidestr. via Aachen, Schanz, Aachen Schanz, Wuppertal Hbf, Hannover Hbf, Köthen, and Köthen, Busbahnhof in around 9h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Halle once daily. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 7h 45m.

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