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

The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Vaals is to bus which costs €20 - €30 and takes 4h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ghent to Vaals is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Ghent and Vaals?

No, there is no direct bus from Ghent to Vaals. However, there are services departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at Vaals, Maastrichterlaan/Bosstraat via Maastricht, Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Ghent and Vaals?

No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Vaals. However, there are services departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre and arriving at Aachen, Schanz Bf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Aachen, Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.

How far is it from Ghent to Vaals?

The distance between Ghent and Vaals is 208 km. The road distance is 198.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Ghent to Vaals without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs €35 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Ghent to Vaals, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Vaals bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ghent to Vaals train from?

Ghent to Vaals train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.

Train or bus from Ghent to Vaals?

The best way to get from Ghent to Vaals is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs €35 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €30 and takes 4h 56m.

Where does the Ghent to Vaals bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ghent to Vaals train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ghent to Vaals?

Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Vaals is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Ghent to Vaals.

Where can I stay near Vaals?

There are 1481+ hotels available in Vaals.

Ghent to Vaals - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 45 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Ghent to Vaals by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbftrain Ice
2h 27m
€38–115
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Maastrichtbus N84
4h 56m
€21–30
Drive 198.8 km
1. Drive from Ghent to Vaalscar 198.8 km
2h 5m
€37–53
Train, line 45 bus, line 350 bus
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Genktrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Genk Station perron 6 to Maastricht Station perron Dbus 45
3. Take the bus from Maastricht, Station to Vaals, Maastrichterlaan/Bosstraatbus 350
4h 26m
€38–55
Bus, line 350 bus
1. Take the bus from Gent Sint Pieters Station to Charleroi Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231bus
3. Take the bus from Maastricht, Station to Vaals, Maastrichterlaan/Bosstraatbus 350
5h 11m
€41–71

Ghent to Vaals by train and bus

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Distance: 208.5 km
Duration: 2h 27m

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

You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Vaals, Busstation via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Aachen, Hbf, Aachen, Schanz Bf, and Aachen, Schanz in around 2h 27m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Maastricht twice daily. Tickets cost €14–22 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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