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

By bus and train

To get from Dorsten to Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RB43 train from Dorsten Bf station to Dortmund Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 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 5 hr 18 min.

318min
Walk to train station
Train - RB43RB43
Train - RE1RE1
Bus - 2525
Walk to Vaals
Leaves from Dorsten Bf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dorsten Bf
    1.82 km • 24 min
  • 2
    Train - RB43RB43
    Wait for train
    RB43
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    74 min
  • 4
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen, Rothe Erde Bf
    138 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 by bus and train via RB43, RE1 (RRX) and 25

To get from Dorsten to Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RB43 train from Dorsten Bf station to Dortmund 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 5 hr 18 min.

318min
Walk to train station
Train - RB43RB43
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Bus - 2525
Walk to Vaals
Leaves from Dorsten Bf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dorsten Bf
    1.82 km • 24 min
  • 2
    Train - RB43RB43
    Wait for train
    RB43
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    74 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE1 (RRX)
    Aachen Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen, Rothe Erde Bf
    138 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde (Bus)
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    Vaals Busstation
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aachen, Vaalserquartier Püngelerstraße
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to Vaals
    Walk to
    Vaals
    670 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dorsten to Vaals

The distance between Dorsten, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Vaals, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 247.15 km, which can typically be travelled in 318 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dorsten 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 Dorsten

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

Train stations close to Dorsten:

  • Dorsten Bf

Bus stations close to Dorsten:

  • Dorsten Frühförderstelle
  • Dorsten Marienstr.
  • Dorsten Bismarckstr.

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 Keltenstraße.

Train stations close to Vaals:

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

Bus stations close to Vaals:

  • Aachen, Vaalserquartier Keltenstraße
  • Aachen, Vaalserquartier Püngelerstraße

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via RB43, RE1 (RRX) and 25

To get from Dorsten to Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RB43 train from Dorsten Bf station to Dortmund 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 5 hr 18 min.

318min
Walk to train station
Train - RB43RB43
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Bus - 2525
Walk to Vaals
Leaves from Dorsten Bf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dorsten Bf
    1.82 km • 24 min
  • 2
    Train - RB43RB43
    Wait for train
    RB43
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    74 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE1 (RRX)
    Aachen Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen, Rothe Erde Bf
    138 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde (Bus)
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    Vaals Busstation
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aachen, Vaalserquartier Püngelerstraße
    30 min
  • 10
    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 Dorsten to Vaals?

    The fastest way takes 318 minutes, using Bus line RB43, Bus line RE1, Bus line 25.

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

    The alternative route takes 318 minutes, using Bus line RB43, Bus line RE1 (RRX), Bus line 25.

  • Is there a direct train between Dorsten 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 18 min.

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

    The RB43 train line goes from Dorsten Bf station near Dorsten 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 Dorsten to Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Dorsten and Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and bus is about 5 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the RB43 train from the Dorsten Bf station near Dorsten in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Dorsten 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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