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

The cheapest way to get from Zaandam to Vaals is to bus which costs €19 - €55 and takes 5h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zaandam to Vaals is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs €40 - €60.

How far is it from Zaandam to Vaals?

The distance between Zaandam and Vaals is 253 km. The road distance is 231.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Zaandam to Vaals without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs €45 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Zaandam to Vaals, including transfers.

Train or bus from Zaandam to Vaals?

The best way to get from Zaandam to Vaals is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs €45 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €55 and takes 5h 32m.

Can I drive from Zaandam to Vaals?

Yes, the driving distance between Zaandam to Vaals is 232 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Zaandam to Vaals.

Where can I stay near Vaals?

There are 1450+ hotels available in Vaals.

Zaandam to Vaals - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

There are 5 ways to get from Zaandam to Vaals by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Zaandam to HeerlenIntercity
3h 42m
€46–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Maastricht833 / ...
5h 32m
€19–53
Drive 231.6 km
1. Drive from Zaandam to Vaals231.6 km
2h 59m
€42–60
Fly, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)AMS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen Schanz
4h 55m
€128–306
Train, line 350 bus
1. Take the train from Zaandam to MaastrichtIntercity
2. Take the bus from Maastricht, Station to Vaals, Maastrichterlaan/Bosstraat350
3h 45m
€41–127

Zaandam to Vaals by train and bus

67Weekly Services

3h 42mAverage Duration

€46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 252.7 km
Duration: 3h 42m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Zaandam to Heerlen every 3 hours. Tickets cost €35–120 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Maastricht 3 times a day. Tickets cost €12–40 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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