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

The cheapest way to get from Vaals to Cologne is to drive which costs €13 - €20 and takes 45 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Vaals to Cologne is to drive which takes 45 min and costs €13 - €20.

How far is it from Vaals to Cologne?

The distance between Vaals and Cologne is 75 km. The road distance is 75.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Vaals to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs €6 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Vaals to Cologne, including transfers.

Can I drive from Vaals to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Vaals to Cologne is 75 km. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Vaals to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1740+ hotels available in Cologne.

Vaals to Cologne - 3 ways to travel via train, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Vaals to Cologne by train (Eurostar), 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 Aachen Hbf to Koeln HbfRe
1h 16m
€6–68
Drive 75.2 km
1. Drive from Vaals to Cologne75.2 km
45 min
€14–20
Train via Vaals, Maastrichterlaan/Bosstraat
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Köln HbfRe9
1h 53m
€10–38

Vaals to Cologne by bus and train

415Weekly Services

1h 16mAverage Duration

€6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 74.8 km
Duration: 1h 16m

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

National Express operates a train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €13–20 and the journey takes 53 min. Four other operators also service this route.

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