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

The cheapest way to get from Bruges to Vaals is to bus which costs €24 - €40 and takes 5h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bruges to Vaals is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Bruges and Vaals?

No, there is no direct bus from Bruges to Vaals. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Vaals, Maastrichterlaan/Bosstraat via Maastricht, Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Bruges and Vaals?

No, there is no direct train from Bruges to Vaals. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Aachen, Schanz Bf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Aachen, Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Bruges to Vaals?

The distance between Bruges and Vaals is 249 km. The road distance is 229.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Bruges to Vaals without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs €45 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Bruges to Vaals, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bruges to Vaals bus from?

Bruges to Vaals bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bruges station.

Where do I catch the Bruges to Vaals train from?

Bruges to Vaals train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruges station.

Train or bus from Bruges to Vaals?

The best way to get from Bruges to Vaals is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs €45 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Bruges to Vaals bus arrive?

Bruges to Vaals bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maastricht station.

Where does the Bruges to Vaals train arrive?

Bruges to Vaals train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Bruges to Vaals?

Yes, the driving distance between Bruges to Vaals is 230 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Bruges to Vaals.

Where can I stay near Vaals?

There are 1529+ hotels available in Vaals.

Bruges to Vaals - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bruges to Vaals by train (Eurostar), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbftrain Ice
3h 10m
€45–194
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Maastrichtbus N84
5h 46m
€25–38
Drive 229.6 km
1. Drive from Bruges to Vaalscar 229.6 km
2h 30m
€41–60
Bus via Charleroi Airport (CRL)
1. Take the bus from Bruges Sint-Michiels Station West to Charleroi Airportbus flibco 768
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231bus flibco 6581
5h 51m
€61–119

Bruges to Vaals by train and bus

192Weekly Services

3h 10mAverage Duration

€45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 248.5 km
Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Bruges, Belgium and Vaals, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Bruges to Vaals, Busstation via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Aachen, Hbf, Aachen, Schanz Bf, and Aachen, Schanz in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bruges to Maastricht twice daily. Tickets cost €18–35 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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