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 46 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 46 min and costs €13 - €20.

Is there a direct bus between Vaals and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Vaals station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Vaals, Busstation and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Aachen - 58, Peterstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.

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 24m and costs €15 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Vaals to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vaals to Cologne bus from?

Vaals to Cologne bus services, operated by ASEAG, depart from Vaals, Busstation.

Train or bus from Vaals to Cologne?

The best way to get from Vaals to Cologne is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs €15 - €70. Alternatively, you can line 25 bus and bus, which costs and takes 2h 5m.

Where does the Vaals to Cologne bus arrive?

Vaals to Cologne bus services, operated by ASEAG, arrive at Aachen, Bushof station.

Can I drive from Vaals to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Vaals to Cologne is 75 km. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Vaals to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1765+ hotels available in Cologne.

Vaals to Cologne - 4 ways to travel via train, line 25 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Vaals to Cologne by train (Eurostar), 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
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
1h 24m
€15–68
Train via Vaals, Maastrichterlaan/Bosstraat
cheapest
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Köln Hbftrain Re9 / ...
1h 26m
€10–68
Line 25 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Vaals, Busstation to Aachen, Bushofbus 25
2. Take the bus from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
2h 5m
Drive 75.2 km
1. Drive from Vaals to Colognecar 75.2 km
46 min
€14–20

Vaals to Cologne by bus and train

259Weekly Services

1h 24mAverage Duration

€15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 74.7 km
Duration: 1h 24m

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

National Express operates a train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €13–20 and the journey takes 53 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vaals, Busstation to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Aachen, Bushof and Aachen - 58, Peterstraße in around 2h 5m.

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