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

From Gronau to Vaals by bus and train

To get from Gronau to Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RB51 train from Gronau, Bahnhof station to Dortmund Hbf 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 5 hr 9 min.

309min
Walk to train station
Train - RB51RB51
Train - RE4RE4
Bus - 3333
Walk to Vaals
Leaves from Gronau, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gronau, Bahnhof
    770 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - RB51RB51
    Wait for train
    RB51
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    104 min
  • 4
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen - West Bahnhof
    141 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 Heuvel
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aachen, Vaalserquartier Püngelerstraße
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Vaals
    Walk to
    Vaals
    670 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Gronau to Vaals by bus and train via RB51, RE4 and 35

To get from Gronau to Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RB51 train from Gronau, Bahnhof station to Dortmund Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE4 train and finally take the 35 bus from Aachen, Alter Posthof station to Aachen, Vaalserquartier Püngelerstraße station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 5 min.

305min
Walk to train station
Train - RB51RB51
Train - RE4RE4
Bus - 3535
Walk to Vaals
Leaves from Gronau, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gronau, Bahnhof
    770 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - RB51RB51
    Wait for train
    RB51
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    104 min
  • 4
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen, Hbf
    147 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aachen, Alter Posthof
    870 m • 12 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    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 Gronau to Vaals

The distance between Gronau, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Vaals, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 275.13 km, which can typically be travelled in 309 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gronau 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 Gronau

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

Train stations close to Gronau:

  • Gronau, Bahnhof
  • Epe, Bahnhof

Bus stations close to Gronau:

  • Gronau, Hertie
  • Gronau, Berliner Platz
  • Gronau, Alter Friedhof

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 Bf
  • Aachen - West Bahnhof

Bus stations close to Vaals:

  • Aachen, Vaalserquartier Püngelerstraße
  • Aachen, Vaalserquartier Keltenstraße

Related Routes

Alternative route from Gronau to Vaals by bus and train via RB51, RE4 and 35

To get from Gronau to Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RB51 train from Gronau, Bahnhof station to Dortmund Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE4 train and finally take the 35 bus from Aachen, Alter Posthof station to Aachen, Vaalserquartier Püngelerstraße station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 5 min.

305min
Walk to train station
Train - RB51RB51
Train - RE4RE4
Bus - 3535
Walk to Vaals
Leaves from Gronau, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gronau, Bahnhof
    770 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - RB51RB51
    Wait for train
    RB51
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    104 min
  • 4
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen, Hbf
    147 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aachen, Alter Posthof
    870 m • 12 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    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 Gronau to Vaals?

    The fastest way takes 309 minutes, using Bus line RB51, Bus line RE4, Bus line 33.

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

    The alternative route takes 305 minutes, using Bus line RB51, Bus line RE4, Bus line 35.

  • Is there a direct train between Gronau 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 5 hr 9 min.

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

    The RB51 train line goes from Gronau, Bahnhof station near Gronau to Dortmund Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Dortmund Hbf station near Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Gronau and Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and bus is about 5 hr 9 min.

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

    Get on the RB51 train from the Gronau, Bahnhof station near Gronau in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

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

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