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Limburgs Museum
Venlo’s main museum for regional art, archaeology, and cultural history, with strong exhibitions on Limburg and the Maas region.
Cheapest price
$0.00
Average price
$6
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
1 h 21 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
28 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Mönchengladbach to Venlo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
Of the 4 buses that leave Mönchengladbach for Venlo on Wed, Aug 05, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 28 km distance in an average of 1 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 40 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 2 h 16 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








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 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mönchengladbach to Venlo costing on average $20.
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 $-2.15 compared to fuel and tolls ($11 vs $9). 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 |
The table below shows live departures for Mönchengladbach to Venlo buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:52 PM Mönchengladbach | 1h49 | 10:41 PM Venlo | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 9:21 PM Mönchengladbach | 0h40 | 10:01 PM Venlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:25 PM Mönchengladbach | 2h16 | 11:41 PM Venlo | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 10:21 PM Mönchengladbach | 0h40 | 11:01 PM Venlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 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 |
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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