There are 5 ways to get from Ghent to Vaals by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train
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- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbftrain Ice
2h 27m€38–166Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Maastrichtbus N84
4h 56m€21–33Drive 198.8 km
- Drive from Ghent to Vaalscar 198.8 km
2h 5m€36–52Train, line 33 bus
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbftrain Ice / ...
- Take the bus from Aachen, Normaluhr to Vaals, Busstationbus 33
3h 37m€36–168Bus, line 350 bus
- Take the bus from Gent Sint Pieters Station to Charleroi Airportbus
- Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231bus
- Take the bus from Maastricht, Station to Vaals, Maastrichterlaan/Bosstraatbus 350
5h 11m€53–101
Ghent to Vaals by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Vaals is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Ghent to Vaals is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs €35 - €55.
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.
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.
The distance between Ghent and Vaals is 208 km. The road distance is 198.8 km.
The best way to get from Ghent to Vaals without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs €35 - €170.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Ghent to Vaals, including transfers.
Ghent to Vaals bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ghent Dampoort station.
Ghent to Vaals train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
The best way to get from Ghent to Vaals is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs €35 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 56m.
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 €15–25 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–45
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–120
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–45
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–120
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Ghent Dampoort to Maastricht
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0241 1688-3040
- Website
- aseag.de
Bus from Aachen, Normaluhr to Vaals, Busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- aseag.de
- [email protected]
- Website
- flibco.com
Bus from Gent Sint Pieters Station to Charleroi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–45
- Website
- https://www.flibco.com/en
Bus from Charleroi Airport to Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–50
- Website
- https://www.flibco.com/en
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Bus from Maastricht, Station to Vaals, Maastrichterlaan/Bosstraat
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Ghent to Vaals bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maastricht station.
Ghent to Vaals train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Vaals is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Ghent to Vaals.
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