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

The cheapest way to get from Vaals to Dortmund is to drive which costs €26 - €40 and takes 1h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vaals to Dortmund is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Vaals and Dortmund?

No, there is no direct bus from Vaals station to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Vaals, Busstation and arriving at Dortmund via Aachen - 58, Peterstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from Vaals to Dortmund?

The distance between Vaals and Dortmund is 171 km. The road distance is 154.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Vaals to Dortmund without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs €30 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h to get from Vaals to Dortmund, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vaals to Dortmund bus from?

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

Train or bus from Vaals to Dortmund?

The best way to get from Vaals to Dortmund is to train which takes 3h and costs €30 - €110. Alternatively, you can line 25 bus and bus, which costs and takes 3h 9m.

Where does the Vaals to Dortmund bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Vaals to Dortmund?

Yes, the driving distance between Vaals to Dortmund is 154 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Vaals to Dortmund.

Where can I stay near Dortmund?

There are 1262+ hotels available in Dortmund.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Vaals to Dortmund 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
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
3h
€30–103
Drive 154.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Vaals to Dortmundcar 154.2 km
1h 37m
€27–39
Line 25 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Vaals, Busstation to Aachen, Bushofbus 25
2. Take the bus from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße to Dortmundbus Mykolayiv
3h 9m
Train via Essen
1. Take the train from Aachen, Schanz Bf to Essen West Strain Rb33
2. Take the train from Essen West S to Dortmund Hbftrain S1
3h 52m
€31–44

Vaals to Dortmund by bus and train

255Weekly Services

3hAverage Duration

€30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 171.2 km
Duration: 3h

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

National Express operates a train from Aachen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €28–40 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vaals, Busstation to Dortmund via Aachen, Bushof and Aachen - 58, Peterstraße in around 3h 9m.

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