What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Vaals?

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Vaals is to bus which costs €24 - €45 and takes 4h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Vaals?

The fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Vaals is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs €45 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Frankfurt am Main and Vaals?

No, there is no direct bus from Frankfurt am Main station to Vaals station. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt central train station and arriving at Vaals, Busstation via Aachen, Ponttor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Frankfurt am Main and Vaals?

No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt am Main to Vaals. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Aachen, Schanz Bf via Aachen, Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.

How far is it from Frankfurt am Main to Vaals?

The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Vaals is 254 km. The road distance is 253.6 km.

How do I travel from Frankfurt am Main to Vaals without a car?

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Vaals without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs €45 - €200.

How long does it take to get from Frankfurt am Main to Vaals?

It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Frankfurt am Main to Vaals, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt am Main to Vaals bus from?

Frankfurt am Main to Vaals bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt am Main to Vaals train from?

Frankfurt am Main to Vaals train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.

Train or bus from Frankfurt am Main to Vaals?

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Vaals is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs €45 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €45 and takes 4h 15m.

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Vaals bus arrive?

Frankfurt am Main to Vaals bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aachen station west.

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Vaals train arrive?

Frankfurt am Main to Vaals train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Aachen, Hbf station.

Can I drive from Frankfurt am Main to Vaals?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt am Main to Vaals is 254 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Frankfurt am Main to Vaals.

Where can I stay near Vaals?

There are 1493+ hotels available in Vaals.

Frankfurt am Main to Vaals - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Vaals by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
2h 4m
€47–200
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Aachen station westbus 068 / ...
4h 15m
€24–43
Drive 253.6 km
1. Drive from Frankfurt am Main to Vaalscar 253.6 km
2h 37m
€46–66
Train, line 33 bus
1. Take the train from Frankfurt Main to Aachen Hbftrain Trn
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Normaluhr to Vaals, Busstationbus 33
3h 21m
€45–90

Frankfurt am Main to Vaals by train and bus

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Distance: 254.3 km
Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Frankfurt am Main, Germany and Vaals, Netherlands?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €45–200 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Aachen station west every 4 hours. Tickets cost €21–40 and the journey takes 3h 25m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.

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