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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Vaals is to bus and line 350 bus which costs €13 - €22 and takes 2h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Vaals is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs €21 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Vaals?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven station to Vaals. However, there are services departing from Leuven Station and arriving at Vaals, Maastrichterlaan/Bosstraat via Maastricht, Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Vaals?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Vaals. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Aachen, Schanz Bf via Aachen, Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.

How far is it from Leuven to Vaals?

The distance between Leuven and Vaals is 124 km. The road distance is 118.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Vaals without a car is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs €21 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Leuven to Vaals, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Vaals bus from?

Leuven to Vaals bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leuven Station.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Vaals train from?

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

Train or bus from Leuven to Vaals?

The best way to get from Leuven to Vaals is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs €21 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 350 bus, which costs €13 - €22 and takes 2h 51m.

Where does the Leuven to Vaals bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leuven to Vaals train arrive?

Leuven to Vaals train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Aachen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Leuven to Vaals?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Vaals is 119 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Leuven to Vaals.

Where can I stay near Vaals?

There are 1529+ hotels available in Vaals.

Leuven to Vaals - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 350 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Louvain to Aachen Hbftrain Trn
1h 18m
€22–95
Bus, line 350 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leuven Station to Maastrichtbus N84 / ...
2. Take the bus from Maastricht, Station to Vaals, Maastrichterlaan/Bosstraatbus 350
2h 51m
€13–22
Drive 118.6 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Vaalscar 118.6 km
1h 15m
€22–31
Train, bus, line 350 bus
1. Take the train from Louvain to Hasselttrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Hasselt Station perron 16 to Maastricht Station perron Dbus 20a
3. Take the bus from Maastricht, Station Maastricht to Vaals, Maastrichterlaan/Bosstraatbus 350
3h 12m
€17–32

Leuven to Vaals by train and bus

55Weekly Services

1h 18mAverage Duration

€22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 124 km
Duration: 1h 18m

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

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Louvain to Aachen Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €19–40 and the journey takes 55 min. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leuven Station to Vaals, Maastrichterlaan/Bosstraat via Maastricht and Maastricht, Station in around 2h 51m.

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