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

By bus and train

To get from Helmenzen to Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RB90 train from Altenkirchen Bf station to Windeck, Au (Sieg) Bf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE9 train and finally take the 25 bus from Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde (Bus) station to Aachen, Vaalserquartier Püngelerstraße station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 36 min.

216min
Walk to train station
Train - RB90RB90
Train - RE9RE9
Bus - 2525
Walk to Vaals
Leaves from Altenkirchen Bf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Altenkirchen Bf
    1.87 km • 24 min
  • 2
    Train - RB90RB90
    Wait for train
    RB90
    Siegen Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Windeck, Au (Sieg) Bf
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - RE9RE9
    Wait for train
    RE9
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen, Rothe Erde Bf
    114 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde (Bus)
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    Vaals Busstation
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aachen, Vaalserquartier Püngelerstraße
    30 min
  • 9
    Walk to Vaals
    Walk to
    Vaals
    670 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via RB90, RE9 and 55

To get from Helmenzen to Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RB90 train from Altenkirchen Bf station to Windeck, Au (Sieg) Bf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE9 train and finally take the 55 bus from Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde (Bus) station to Aachen, Vaalserquartier Püngelerstraße station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 51 min.

231min
Walk to train station
Train - RB90RB90
Train - RE9RE9
Bus - 5555
Walk to Vaals
Leaves from Altenkirchen Bf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Altenkirchen Bf
    1.87 km • 24 min
  • 2
    Train - RB90RB90
    Wait for train
    RB90
    Siegen Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Windeck, Au (Sieg) Bf
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - RE9RE9
    Wait for train
    RE9
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen, Rothe Erde Bf
    114 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde (Bus)
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Vaals Grenze
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aachen, Vaalserquartier Püngelerstraße
    30 min
  • 9
    Walk to Vaals
    Walk to
    Vaals
    670 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Helmenzen to Vaals

The distance between Helmenzen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Vaals, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 156.78 km, which can typically be travelled in 216 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Helmenzen 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 Helmenzen

Helmenzen is located at Helmenzen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Altenkirchen Bf.

Train stations close to Helmenzen:

  • Altenkirchen Bf

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 Aachen - West Bahnhof.

Train stations close to Vaals:

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

Bus stations close to Vaals:

  • Aachen, Vaalserquartier Püngelerstraße
  • Aachen, Vaalserquartier Keltenstraße

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via RB90, RE9 and 55

To get from Helmenzen to Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RB90 train from Altenkirchen Bf station to Windeck, Au (Sieg) Bf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE9 train and finally take the 55 bus from Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde (Bus) station to Aachen, Vaalserquartier Püngelerstraße station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 51 min.

231min
Walk to train station
Train - RB90RB90
Train - RE9RE9
Bus - 5555
Walk to Vaals
Leaves from Altenkirchen Bf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Altenkirchen Bf
    1.87 km • 24 min
  • 2
    Train - RB90RB90
    Wait for train
    RB90
    Siegen Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Windeck, Au (Sieg) Bf
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - RE9RE9
    Wait for train
    RE9
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen, Rothe Erde Bf
    114 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde (Bus)
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Vaals Grenze
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aachen, Vaalserquartier Püngelerstraße
    30 min
  • 9
    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 Helmenzen to Vaals?

    The fastest way takes 216 minutes, using Bus line RB90, Bus line RE9, Bus line 25.

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

    The alternative route takes 231 minutes, using Bus line RB90, Bus line RE9, Bus line 55.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 36 min.

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

    The RB90 train line goes from Altenkirchen Bf station near Helmenzen to Siegen Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Siegen Hbf station near Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Helmenzen and Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and bus is about 3 hr 36 min.

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

    Get on the RB90 train from the Altenkirchen Bf station near Helmenzen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    Get off the train at the Siegen Hbf stop, which is closest to Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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