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

From Rheine to Vaals by bus and train

To get from Rheine to Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RE7 train from Rheine, Bahnhof station to Köln Hbf 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 4 hr 27 min.

267min
Walk to train station
Train - RE7RE7
Train - RE9RE9
Bus - 2525
Walk to Vaals
Leaves from Rheine, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rheine, Bahnhof
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - RE7RE7
    Wait for train
    RE7
    Köln Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Hbf
    150 min
  • 4
    Train - RE9RE9
    Wait for train
    RE9
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen, Rothe Erde Bf
    50 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 Rheine to Vaals by bus and train via RE7, RE1 and 55

To get from Rheine to Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RE7 train from Rheine, Bahnhof station to Köln Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 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 4 hr 42 min.

282min
Walk to train station
Train - RE7RE7
Train - RE1RE1
Bus - 5555
Walk to Vaals
Leaves from Rheine, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rheine, Bahnhof
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - RE7RE7
    Wait for train
    RE7
    Köln Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Hbf
    150 min
  • 4
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen, Rothe Erde Bf
    47 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 Rheine to Vaals

The distance between Rheine, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Vaals, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 268.61 km, which can typically be travelled in 267 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rheine 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 Rheine

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

Train stations close to Rheine:

  • Rheine, Bahnhof

Bus stations close to Rheine:

  • Rheine, Bustreff
  • Rheine, Agentur Für Arbeit
  • Wadelheim, Berufskolleg

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 from Rheine to Vaals by bus and train via RE7, RE1 and 55

To get from Rheine to Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RE7 train from Rheine, Bahnhof station to Köln Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 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 4 hr 42 min.

282min
Walk to train station
Train - RE7RE7
Train - RE1RE1
Bus - 5555
Walk to Vaals
Leaves from Rheine, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rheine, Bahnhof
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - RE7RE7
    Wait for train
    RE7
    Köln Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Hbf
    150 min
  • 4
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen, Rothe Erde Bf
    47 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 Rheine to Vaals?

    The fastest way takes 267 minutes, using Bus line RE7, Bus line RE9, Bus line 25.

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

    The alternative route takes 282 minutes, using Bus line RE7, Bus line RE1, Bus line 55.

  • Is there a direct train between Rheine 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 4 hr 27 min.

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

    The RE7 train line goes from Rheine, Bahnhof station near Rheine to Köln Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Köln Hbf station near Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Rheine and Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and bus is about 4 hr 27 min.

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

    Get on the RE7 train from the Rheine, Bahnhof station near Rheine in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

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

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