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

From Düsseldorf to Vaals by bus and train

To get from Düsseldorf to Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RE1 train from D-Benrath S station to Aachen, Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE4 train and finally take the 55 bus from Aachen, Schanz (Vaalser Straße) station to Aachen, Vaalserquartier Püngelerstraße station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The bus and train schedule from Düsseldorf may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Vaals on the Moovit app.

125min
Walk to train station
Train - RE1RE1
Train - RE4RE4
Bus - 5555
Walk to Vaals
Leaves from D-Benrath S

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    D-Benrath S
    290 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen, Hbf
    81 min
  • 4
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Schanz Bf - Aachen
    2 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aachen, Schanz (Vaalser Straße)
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Vaals Grenze
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aachen, Vaalserquartier Püngelerstraße
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Vaals
    Walk to
    Vaals
    720 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Düsseldorf to Vaals by bus and train via RE1 (RRX), 3B and 55

To get from Düsseldorf to Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the RE1 (RRX) train from D-Benrath S station to Aachen, Hauptbahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3B bus and finally take the 55 bus from Aachen, Gartenstraße station to Aachen, Vaalserquartier Püngelerstraße station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The bus and train schedule from Düsseldorf may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Vaals on the Moovit app.

125min
Walk to train station
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Bus - 3B3B
Bus - 5555
Walk to Vaals
Leaves from D-Benrath S

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    D-Benrath S
    290 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE1 (RRX)
    Aachen Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen, Hauptbahnhof
    81 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aachen, Hauptbahnhof (Bus)
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3B3B
    Wait for bus
    3B
    Aachen, Uniklinik
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aachen, Gartenstraße
    6 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Vaals Grenze
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aachen, Vaalserquartier Püngelerstraße
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Vaals
    Walk to
    Vaals
    720 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Düsseldorf to Vaals

The distance between Düsseldorf, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Vaals, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 106.26 km, which can typically be travelled in 125 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Düsseldorf 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Düsseldorf to Vaals

To check the bus and train schedule from Düsseldorf to Vaals using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Düsseldorf) and destination (Vaals), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Düsseldorf to Vaals by bus and train via RE1 (RRX), 3B and 55

To get from Düsseldorf to Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the RE1 (RRX) train from D-Benrath S station to Aachen, Hauptbahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3B bus and finally take the 55 bus from Aachen, Gartenstraße station to Aachen, Vaalserquartier Püngelerstraße station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The bus and train schedule from Düsseldorf may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Vaals on the Moovit app.

125min
Walk to train station
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Bus - 3B3B
Bus - 5555
Walk to Vaals
Leaves from D-Benrath S

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    D-Benrath S
    290 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE1 (RRX)
    Aachen Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen, Hauptbahnhof
    81 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aachen, Hauptbahnhof (Bus)
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3B3B
    Wait for bus
    3B
    Aachen, Uniklinik
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aachen, Gartenstraße
    6 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Vaals Grenze
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aachen, Vaalserquartier Püngelerstraße
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Vaals
    Walk to
    Vaals
    720 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 125 minutes, using Train line RE1, Train line RE4, Bus line 55.

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

    The alternative route takes 125 minutes, using Train line RE1 (RRX), Bus line 3B, Bus line 55.

  • Is there a direct train between Düsseldorf 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 2 hr 5 min.

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

    The RE1 train line goes from D-Benrath S station near Düsseldorf to Aachen, Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Aachen, Hbf station near Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    The total travel time between Düsseldorf and Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and bus is about 2 hr 5 min.

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

    Get on the RE1 train from the D-Benrath S station near Düsseldorf in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

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

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