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

The cheapest way to get from Vaals to Bottrop is to train which costs €19 - €29 and takes 3h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vaals to Bottrop is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs €23 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Vaals and Bottrop?

No, there is no direct bus from Vaals station to Bottrop. However, there are services departing from Vaals, Busstation and arriving at BOT ZOB Berliner Platz via Aachen - 58, Peterstraße and Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Vaals to Bottrop?

The distance between Vaals and Bottrop is 169 km. The road distance is 130.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Vaals to Bottrop without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 14m and costs €28 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Vaals to Bottrop, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vaals to Bottrop bus from?

Vaals to Bottrop bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße station.

Train or bus from Vaals to Bottrop?

The best way to get from Vaals to Bottrop is to bus which takes 3h 37m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €19 - €29 and takes 3h 27m.

Where does the Vaals to Bottrop bus arrive?

Vaals to Bottrop bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Südviertel, Essen station.

Can I drive from Vaals to Bottrop?

Yes, the driving distance between Vaals to Bottrop is 131 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Vaals to Bottrop.

Where can I stay near Bottrop?

There are 1981+ hotels available in Bottrop.

Vaals to Bottrop - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Vaals to Bottrop 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to BOT ZOB Berliner Platzbus Sb16
3h 14m
€28–103
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Aachen, Schanz Bf to Duisburg Hbftrain Rb33
3h 27m
€20–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to BOT ZOB Berliner Platzbus Sb16
3h 37m
Drive 130.7 km
1. Drive from Vaals to Bottropcar 130.7 km
1h 24m
€24–34

Vaals to Bottrop by bus and train

302Weekly Services

3h 14mAverage Duration

€28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 169 km
Duration: 3h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Vaals, Busstation to BOT ZOB Berliner Platz via Aachen, Bushof, Aachen - 58, Peterstraße, Südviertel, Essen, and Essen Hbf in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Aachen, Schanz Bf to Duisburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €18–26 and the journey takes 1h 44m.

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