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

From Lichtenau to Vaals by bus and train

To get from Lichtenau to Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the S85 bus from Lichtenau, Torfbruchstr station to War-Scherfede, Bahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE17 train and finally take the RE4 train from Hagen Hauptbahnhof station to Schanz Bf - Aachen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 54 min.

474min
Bus - S85S85
Train - RE17RE17
Train - RE4RE4
Walk to Vaals
Leaves from Lichtenau, Torfbruchstr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Lichtenau
  • 2
    Bus - S85S85
    Wait for bus
    S85
    Warburg, Bahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    War-Scherfede, Bahnhof
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    War-Scherfede, Bahnhof
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE17RE17
    Wait for train
    RE17
    Hagen Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hagen Hauptbahnhof
    117 min
  • 7
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Schanz Bf - Aachen
    120 min
  • 9
    Walk to Vaals
    Walk to
    Vaals
    3.87 km • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lichtenau to Vaals

The distance between Lichtenau, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Vaals, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 302.75 km, which can typically be travelled in 474 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lichtenau 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 Lichtenau

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

Bus stations close to Lichtenau:

  • Lichtenau, Torfbruchstr
  • Lichtenau, Stadtmitte
  • Lichtenau, Einkaufszentrum

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:

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

Bus stations close to Vaals:

  • Aachen, Vaalserquartier Püngelerstraße
  • Aachen, Vaalserquartier Keltenstraße

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 474 minutes, using Bus line S85, Bus line RE17, Bus line RE4.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 54 min.

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

    The S85 bus line goes from Warburg, Bahnhof station near Lichtenau to War-Scherfede, Bahnhof station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till War-Scherfede, Bahnhof station near Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Lichtenau and Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by bus and train is about 7 hr 54 min.

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

    Get on the S85 bus from the Warburg, Bahnhof stop near Lichtenau in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    Get off the bus at the War-Scherfede, Bahnhof station, which is closest to Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).