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

The cheapest way to get from Vaals to Gouda is to bus which costs €25 - €40 and takes 6h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vaals to Gouda is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Vaals and Gouda?

No, there is no direct bus from Vaals station to Gouda station. However, there are services departing from Vaals, Busstation and arriving at Gouda, Station via Maastricht, Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn and De Meern, De Meern-Oost. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Vaals and Gouda?

No, there is no direct train from Vaals to Gouda. However, there are services departing from Aachen Hbf and arriving at Gouda via Heerlen and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Vaals to Gouda?

The distance between Vaals and Gouda is 238 km. The road distance is 204.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Vaals to Gouda without a car is to line 350 bus and train which takes 3h 22m and costs €29 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Vaals to Gouda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vaals to Gouda bus from?

Vaals to Gouda bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Maastricht station.

Where do I catch the Vaals to Gouda train from?

Vaals to Gouda train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Heerlen station.

Train or bus from Vaals to Gouda?

The best way to get from Vaals to Gouda is to bus which takes 6h 13m and costs €25 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €28 - €60 and takes 4h 11m.

Where does the Vaals to Gouda bus arrive?

Vaals to Gouda bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum station.

Where does the Vaals to Gouda train arrive?

Vaals to Gouda train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Vaals to Gouda?

Yes, the driving distance between Vaals to Gouda is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Vaals to Gouda.

Where can I stay near Gouda?

There are 747+ hotels available in Gouda.

Vaals to Gouda - 5 ways to travel via train, line 350 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Vaals to Gouda by bus, train, or car

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Line 350 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Vaals, Busstation to Maastricht, Stationbus 350 / ...
2. Take the train from Maastricht to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity
3h 22m
€29–61
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrumbus 846
6h 13m
€25–39
Drive 204.5 km
1. Drive from Vaals to Goudacar 204.5 km
2h 58m
€37–53
Train
1. Take the train from Heerlen to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity
4h 11m
€28–60
Line 350 bus, train via 's-Hertogenbosch
1. Take the bus from Vaals, Busstation to Maastricht, Stationbus 350 / ...
2. Take the train from Maastricht to 's-Hertogenboschtrain
3. Take the train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Goudatrain
4h 23m
€28–57

Vaals to Gouda by bus and train

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3h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 238.4 km
Duration: 3h 22m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum once daily. Tickets cost €14–23 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Heerlen to Utrecht Centraal hourly. Tickets cost €19–40 and the journey takes 1h 57m.

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