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

From Herford to Vaals by bus and train

To get from Herford to Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RE6 (RRX) train from Herford Bf station to Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE4 train and finally take the 33 bus from Aachen, Westbahnhof (Bus) station to Aachen, Vaalserquartier Püngelerstraße station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 12 min.

252min
Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
Train - RE4RE4
Bus - 3333
Walk to Vaals
Leaves from Herford Bf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Herford
  • 2
    Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE6 (RRX)
    Leverkusen Mitte Bf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof
    133 min
  • 4
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen - West Bahnhof
    69 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aachen, Westbahnhof (Bus)
    160 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Vaals Busstation
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aachen, Vaalserquartier Püngelerstraße
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Vaals
    Walk to
    Vaals
    670 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Herford to Vaals by bus and train via RE6, RE4 and 33

To get from Herford to Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RE6 train from Herford, Bahnhof station to Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE4 train and finally take the 33 bus from Aachen, Westbahnhof (Bus) station to Aachen, Vaalserquartier Püngelerstraße station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 13 min.

253min
Walk to train station
Train - RE6RE6
Train - RE4RE4
Bus - 3333
Walk to Vaals
Leaves from Herford, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Herford, Bahnhof
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - RE6RE6
    Wait for train
    RE6
    Köln Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof
    133 min
  • 4
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen - West Bahnhof
    69 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aachen, Westbahnhof (Bus)
    160 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Vaals Busstation
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aachen, Vaalserquartier Püngelerstraße
    18 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 Herford to Vaals

The distance between Herford, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Vaals, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 279.98 km, which can typically be travelled in 252 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Herford 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 Herford

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

Bus stations close to Herford:

  • Herford, Bahnhof
  • Herford, Engerstraße
  • Herford, Gänsemarkt

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Herford to Vaals by bus and train via RE6, RE4 and 33

To get from Herford to Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RE6 train from Herford, Bahnhof station to Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE4 train and finally take the 33 bus from Aachen, Westbahnhof (Bus) station to Aachen, Vaalserquartier Püngelerstraße station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 13 min.

253min
Walk to train station
Train - RE6RE6
Train - RE4RE4
Bus - 3333
Walk to Vaals
Leaves from Herford, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Herford, Bahnhof
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - RE6RE6
    Wait for train
    RE6
    Köln Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof
    133 min
  • 4
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen - West Bahnhof
    69 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aachen, Westbahnhof (Bus)
    160 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Vaals Busstation
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aachen, Vaalserquartier Püngelerstraße
    18 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 Herford to Vaals?

    The fastest way takes 252 minutes, using Bus line RE6 (RRX), Bus line RE4, Bus line 33.

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

    The alternative route takes 253 minutes, using Bus line RE6, Bus line RE4, Bus line 33.

  • Is there a direct train between Herford 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 12 min.

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

    The RE6 (RRX) train line goes from Leverkusen Mitte Bf station near Herford to Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof station near Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Herford and Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and bus is about 4 hr 12 min.

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

    Get on the RE6 (RRX) train from the Leverkusen Mitte Bf station near Herford in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

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