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

The cheapest way to get from Vaals to Rotterdam is to line 43 bus and train which costs €26 - €55 and takes 3h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vaals to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Vaals and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Vaals to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Vaals, Maastrichterlaan/Bosstraat and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Aachen station west. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Vaals and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Vaals to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Aachen, Hbf and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Vaals to Rotterdam?

The distance between Vaals and Rotterdam is 224 km. The road distance is 206.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Vaals to Rotterdam without a car is to line 43 bus and train which takes 3h 41m and costs €26 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Vaals to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vaals to Rotterdam bus from?

Vaals to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Vaals to Rotterdam train from?

Vaals to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen, Hbf station.

Train or bus from Vaals to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Vaals to Rotterdam is to bus which takes 5h 59m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €180 and takes 3h 47m.

Where does the Vaals to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Vaals to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.

Where does the Vaals to Rotterdam train arrive?

Vaals to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

Can I drive from Vaals to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Vaals to Rotterdam is 206 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Vaals to Rotterdam.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 831+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Vaals to Rotterdam - 6 ways to travel via train, line 43 bus, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Vaals to Rotterdam by bus, train, car, plane, or train (Eurostar)

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Line 43 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Vaals, Busstation to Heerlen, Station Heerlenbus 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Heerlen to Eindhoven Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3h 41m
€27–51
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N1310 / ...
5h 59m
€26–39
Drive 206.3 km
1. Drive from Vaals to Rotterdamcar 206.3 km
2h 32m
€38–55
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Aachen Schanz to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 45m
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
3h 47m
€74–173
Line 45 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Station perron 4bus 45
2. Take the train from Genk to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec / ...
6h 6m
€42–75

Vaals to Rotterdam by bus and train

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Distance: 224.3 km
Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Vaals, Netherlands and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Rotterdam Central Station once daily. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vaals, Maastrichterlaan/Bosstraat to Rotterdam Centraal via Aachen, Hauptbahnhof, Aachen, Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 47m.

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