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

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Vaals is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 1h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Vaals is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs €27 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Vaals?

No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund to Vaals station. However, there are services departing from Dortmund and arriving at Vaals, Busstation via Aachen, Bushof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Vaals?

No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Vaals. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Aachen, Schanz Bf via Aachen, Rothe Erde Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Vaals?

The distance between Dortmund and Vaals is 195 km. The road distance is 153.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Dortmund to Vaals without a car is to bus which takes 2h 21m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Dortmund to Vaals, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Vaals bus from?

Dortmund to Vaals bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Dortmund station.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Vaals train from?

Dortmund to Vaals train services, operated by National Express, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Train or bus from Dortmund to Vaals?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Vaals is to bus which takes 2h 21m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 2h 52m.

Where does the Dortmund to Vaals bus arrive?

Dortmund to Vaals bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Aachen - 58, Peterstraße station.

Where does the Dortmund to Vaals train arrive?

Dortmund to Vaals train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aachen-Rothe Erde station.

Can I drive from Dortmund to Vaals?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Vaals is 153 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Dortmund to Vaals.

Where can I stay near Vaals?

There are 1496+ hotels available in Vaals.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Dortmund to Vaals by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Dortmund to Aachen - 58, Peterstraßebus Mykolayiv
2h 21m
Drive 153.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Dortmund to Vaalscar 153.5 km
1h 36m
€28–40
Train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Aachen-Rothe Erdetrain Re
2h 52m
Train via Essen Steele S
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen Steele Strain S1
2. Take the train from Essen Steele S to Aachen, Schanz Bftrain Rb33
4h 4m
€37–60

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Distance: 194.6 km
Duration: 2h 21m

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

OrionBus operates a bus from Dortmund to Aachen - 58, Peterstraße once daily, and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, National Express operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Aachen-Rothe Erde every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 18m.

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