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

From Mechernich to Vaals by bus and train

To get from Mechernich to Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RB24 train from Mechernich Bf station to Köln Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 (RRX) 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 2 hr 57 min.

177min
Walk to train station
Train - RB24RB24
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Bus - 2525
Walk to Vaals
Leaves from Mechernich Bf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mechernich Bf
    680 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - RB24RB24
    Wait for train
    RB24
    Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Hbf
    58 min
  • 4
    Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE1 (RRX)
    Aachen Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen, Rothe Erde Bf
    48 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 from Mechernich to Vaals by bus and train via RB24, RE1 (RRX) and 55

To get from Mechernich to Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RB24 train from Mechernich Bf station to Köln Hbf 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 2 hr 42 min.

162min
Walk to train station
Train - RB24RB24
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Bus - 5555
Walk to Vaals
Leaves from Mechernich Bf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mechernich Bf
    680 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - RB24RB24
    Wait for train
    RB24
    Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Hbf
    58 min
  • 4
    Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE1 (RRX)
    Aachen Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen, Hauptbahnhof
    52 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aachen, Alter Posthof
    770 m • 11 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Vaals Grenze
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aachen, Vaalserquartier Püngelerstraße
    14 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 Mechernich to Vaals

The distance between Mechernich, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Vaals, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 130.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 177 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mechernich 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 Mechernich

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

Train stations close to Mechernich:

  • Mechernich Bf

Bus stations close to Mechernich:

  • Mechernich Nyonsplatz
  • Mechernich Schimmelsweg
  • Mechernich Rathergasse

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, Vaalserquartier Püngelerstraße.

Train stations close to Vaals:

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

Bus stations close to Vaals:

  • Aachen, Vaalserquartier Püngelerstraße
  • Aachen, Vaalserquartier Keltenstraße

Related Routes

Alternative route from Mechernich to Vaals by bus and train via RB24, RE1 (RRX) and 55

To get from Mechernich to Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RB24 train from Mechernich Bf station to Köln Hbf 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 2 hr 42 min.

162min
Walk to train station
Train - RB24RB24
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Bus - 5555
Walk to Vaals
Leaves from Mechernich Bf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mechernich Bf
    680 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - RB24RB24
    Wait for train
    RB24
    Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Hbf
    58 min
  • 4
    Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE1 (RRX)
    Aachen Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen, Hauptbahnhof
    52 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aachen, Alter Posthof
    770 m • 11 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Vaals Grenze
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aachen, Vaalserquartier Püngelerstraße
    14 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 Mechernich to Vaals?

    The fastest way takes 177 minutes, using Bus line RB24, Bus line RE1 (RRX), Bus line 25.

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

    The alternative route takes 162 minutes, using Bus line RB24, Bus line RE1 (RRX), Bus line 55.

  • Is there a direct train between Mechernich 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 2 hr 57 min.

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

    The RB24 train line goes from Mechernich Bf station near Mechernich to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station near Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Mechernich and Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and bus is about 2 hr 57 min.

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

    Get on the RB24 train from the Mechernich Bf station near Mechernich in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    Get off the train at the Köln Messe/Deutz Bf stop, which is closest to Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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