How to get from Kerpen to Vaals by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Kerpen to Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 976 bus from Kerpen Bürgerzentrum station to Kerpen Horrem Bf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 (RRX) train and finally take the 55 bus from Aachen, Alter Posthof station to Aachen, Vaalserquartier Püngelerstraße station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min.

117min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 976976
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Bus - 5555
Walk to Vaals
Leaves from Kerpen Bürgerzentrum

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kerpen Bürgerzentrum
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 976976
    Wait for bus
    976
    Frechen Euro Park/Briefzentrum
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kerpen Horrem Bf
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kerpen Horrem Bf
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE1 (RRX)
    Aachen Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen, Hauptbahnhof
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aachen, Alter Posthof
    770 m • 11 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Vaals Grenze
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aachen, Vaalserquartier Püngelerstraße
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Vaals
    Walk to
    Vaals
    670 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 976, RE1 and 55

To get from Kerpen to Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 976 bus from Kerpen Bürgerzentrum station to Kerpen Horrem Bf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 train and finally take the 55 bus from Aachen, Alter Posthof station to Aachen, Vaalserquartier Püngelerstraße station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min.

117min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 976976
Train - RE1RE1
Bus - 5555
Walk to Vaals
Leaves from Kerpen Bürgerzentrum

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kerpen Bürgerzentrum
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 976976
    Wait for bus
    976
    Frechen Euro Park/Briefzentrum
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kerpen Horrem Bf
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kerpen Horrem Bf
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen, Hbf
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aachen, Alter Posthof
    870 m • 12 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Vaals Grenze
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aachen, Vaalserquartier Püngelerstraße
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Vaals
    Walk to
    Vaals
    670 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from Kerpen to Vaals

The distance between Kerpen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Vaals, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 65.58 km, which can typically be travelled in 117 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kerpen to Vaals by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Kerpen

Kerpen is located at Kerpen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Kerpen Bürgerzentrum.

Bus stations close to Kerpen:

  • Kerpen Bürgerzentrum
  • Kerpen, Manheim Bürgerzentrum
  • Kerpen Marienkapelle

Public transit stations close to Vaals, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

Vaals is located at Vaals, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Schanz Bf - Aachen.

Train stations close to Vaals:

  • Schanz Bf - Aachen
  • Aachen - West Bahnhof
  • Aachen West Bf

Bus stations close to Vaals:

  • Aachen, Vaalserquartier Püngelerstraße
  • Aachen, Vaalserquartier Keltenstraße

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 976, RE1 and 55

To get from Kerpen to Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 976 bus from Kerpen Bürgerzentrum station to Kerpen Horrem Bf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 train and finally take the 55 bus from Aachen, Alter Posthof station to Aachen, Vaalserquartier Püngelerstraße station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min.

117min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 976976
Train - RE1RE1
Bus - 5555
Walk to Vaals
Leaves from Kerpen Bürgerzentrum

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kerpen Bürgerzentrum
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 976976
    Wait for bus
    976
    Frechen Euro Park/Briefzentrum
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kerpen Horrem Bf
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kerpen Horrem Bf
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen, Hbf
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aachen, Alter Posthof
    870 m • 12 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Vaals Grenze
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aachen, Vaalserquartier Püngelerstraße
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Vaals
    Walk to
    Vaals
    670 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kerpen to Vaals?

    The fastest way takes 117 minutes, using Bus line 976, Bus line RE1 (RRX), Bus line 55.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kerpen to Vaals?

    The alternative route takes 117 minutes, using Bus line 976, Bus line RE1, Bus line 55.

  • Is there a direct bus between Kerpen and Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 57 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Kerpen to Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    The 976 bus line goes from Kerpen Bürgerzentrum station near Kerpen to Frechen Euro Park/Briefzentrum station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Frechen Euro Park/Briefzentrum station near Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

  • How long does it take to travel from Kerpen to Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Kerpen and Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by bus and train is about 1 hr 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Kerpen to get to Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get on the 976 bus from the Kerpen Bürgerzentrum stop near Kerpen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Kerpen and Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get off the bus at the Frechen Euro Park/Briefzentrum stop, which is closest to Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

Real-Time Arrivals, Schedules, Maps & More