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

The cheapest way to get from Vaals to Cologne is to drive which costs €13 - €20 and takes 46 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Vaals to Cologne is to drive which takes 46 min and costs €13 - €20.

Is there a direct bus between Vaals and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Vaals station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Vaals, Busstation and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Aachen - 58, Peterstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Vaals and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Vaals to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Aachen, Hbf and arriving at Köln Hbf via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

How far is it from Vaals to Cologne?

The distance between Vaals and Cologne is 75 km. The road distance is 75.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Vaals to Cologne without a car is to line 350 bus and train which takes 58 min and costs €13 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 58 min to get from Vaals to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vaals to Cologne bus from?

Vaals to Cologne bus services, operated by ASEAG, depart from Vaals, Busstation.

Where do I catch the Vaals to Cologne train from?

Vaals to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Aachen, Hbf station.

Train or bus from Vaals to Cologne?

The best way to get from Vaals to Cologne is to line 25 bus and bus which takes 2h 5m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €13 - €55 and takes 1h 35m.

Where does the Vaals to Cologne bus arrive?

Vaals to Cologne bus services, operated by ASEAG, arrive at Aachen, Bushof station.

Where does the Vaals to Cologne train arrive?

Vaals to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Vaals to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Vaals to Cologne is 75 km. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Vaals to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1831+ hotels available in Cologne.

Vaals to Cologne - 4 ways to travel via train, line 350 bus, and line 25 bus

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

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Line 350 bus, train
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1. Take the bus from Vaals, Maastrichterlaan/Bosstraat to Aachen, Hauptbahnhofbus 350
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
58 min
€13–53
Line 25 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Vaals, Busstation to Aachen, Bushofbus 25 / ...
2. Take the bus from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
2h 5m
Drive 75.2 km
1. Drive from Vaals to Colognecar 75.2 km
46 min
€14–20
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Köln Hbftrain Re9 / ...
1h 35m
€13–53

Vaals to Cologne by bus and train

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Distance: 74.7 km
Duration: 58 min

What companies run services between Vaals, Netherlands and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a bus from Vaals, Busstation to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Aachen, Bushof and Aachen - 58, Peterstraße in around 2h 5m. Alternatively, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Aachen, Hbf to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €16–25 and the journey takes 54 min. Three other operators also service this route.

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