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Limburgs Museum
The main regional museum of Limburg, with exhibitions on archaeology, history, culture, and design. It is Venlo’s best-known museum and a strong starting point for understanding the province.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mönchengladbach to Venlo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 17 miles (28 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 51m Average total duration 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration Fastest 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Mönchengladbach to Venlo:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mönchengladbach to Venlo costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Venlo take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 21m.
You'll arrive about -1h -47m sooner (1h 21m by bus vs 34m by car) and save roughly $-2.14 (€-1.75) compared to fuel and tolls ($11 (€9) vs $9 (€7)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Eurobahn.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator NEW mobil und aktiv Viersen GmbH | Departure Time 08:52PM | Arrival Time 10:41PM | Duration 1h49 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Eurobahn | Departure Time 09:21PM | Arrival Time 10:01PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator NEW mobil und aktiv Moenchengladbach GmbH | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 11:41PM | Duration 2h16 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Eurobahn | Departure Time 10:21PM | Arrival Time 11:01PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
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Buses from Mönchengladbach to Venlo run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 20:52, the last at 22:21. The fastest bus covers the 17 miles (28 km) distance in 40m.
Distance 17 miles (28 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 40m |
First bus 8:52 PM |
Last bus 10:21 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
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Moderate by Dutch standards. Groceries and casual meals are manageable, while hotels and dinner spots cost more on weekends and during events.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good restaurant service is appreciated, not required. Round up taxi fares; small tips are optional in cafes and hotels.
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Venlo Centraal Station -> Venlo City Center
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