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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Vaals is to bus which costs €26 - €40 and takes 5h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Vaals is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Vaals?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Vaals station. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Vaals, Busstation via Aachen, Ponttor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Vaals?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Vaals. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Aachen, Schanz Bf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Aachen, Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Vaals?

The distance between Rotterdam and Vaals is 293 km. The road distance is 206.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Vaals without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs €75 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Rotterdam to Vaals, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Vaals bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Vaals train from?

Rotterdam to Vaals train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Vaals?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Vaals is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs €75 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Vaals bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Vaals bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aachen station west.

Where does the Rotterdam to Vaals train arrive?

Rotterdam to Vaals train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Vaals?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Vaals is 207 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Rotterdam to Vaals.

Where can I stay near Vaals?

There are 1482+ hotels available in Vaals.

Rotterdam to Vaals - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 43 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbftrain Ice
3h 7m
€79–174
Train, line 43 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoven Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Heerlentrain
3. Take the bus from Heerlen, Station Heerlen to Vaals, Busstationbus 43 / ...
3h 51m
€26–51
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Aachen station westbus N1310 / ...
5h 15m
€27–39
Drive 206.8 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Vaalscar 206.8 km
2h 33m
€38–55
Train via Genk
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Genktrain Ic / ...
6h
€42–74

Rotterdam to Vaals by train and bus

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Distance: 293.2 km
Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Vaals, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Vaals, Busstation via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Aachen, Hbf, Aachen, Schanz Bf, and Aachen, Schanz in around 3h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Aachen station west once daily. Tickets cost €23–40 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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