There are 4 ways to get from Vaals to Brussels by train (Eurostar), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2h 16m€29–113Line 350 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vaals, Busstation to Maastricht, Stationbus 350 / ...
- Take the bus from Maastricht to Brussels-North train stationbus 328 / ...
3h 30m€14–22Drive 135.2 km
- Drive from Vaals to Brusselscar 135.2 km
1h 44m€25–36Train via Brussels-Midi
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2h 28m€29–113
Vaals to Brussels by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vaals to Brussels is to line 350 bus and bus which costs €14 - €22 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Vaals to Brussels is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs €24 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Vaals station to Brussels station. However, there are services departing from Vaals, Busstation and arriving at Brussels-North train station via Maastricht. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Vaals to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Aachen, Hbf and arriving at Bruxelles Midi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
The distance between Vaals and Brussels is 156 km. The road distance is 135.2 km.
The best way to get from Vaals to Brussels without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs €29 - €120.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Vaals to Brussels, including transfers.
Vaals to Brussels bus services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Vaals, Busstation.
Vaals to Brussels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen, Hbf station.
The best way to get from Vaals to Brussels is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs €29 - €120. Alternatively, you can line 350 bus and bus, which costs €14 - €22 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Vaals, Netherlands and Brussels, Belgium?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi every 4 hours. Tickets cost €27–110 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vaals, Busstation to Brussels-North train station via Maastricht, Station and Maastricht in around 3h 30m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–110
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Aachen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €27–110
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- Arriva NL
Bus from Vaals, Busstation to Maastricht, Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- Arriva NL
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More Questions & Answers
Vaals to Brussels bus services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Maastricht, Station.
Vaals to Brussels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vaals to Brussels is 135 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Vaals to Brussels.
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