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Limburgs Museum
The main regional museum in Venlo, known for exhibitions on Limburg history, culture, and contemporary themes. It is the city’s flagship museum and the strongest museum stop for most visitors.
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$65
Fastest journey
2 h 48 m
Average duration
4 h 10 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
225 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Venlo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Venlo will cost around $65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Of the 4 trains that leave Frankfurt am Main for Venlo on Tue, Jun 09, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 09 the direct trains cover the 225 km distance in an average of 4 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 48 m .
On Tue, Jun 09 the slowest trains will take 5 h 14 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 Frankfurt am Main to Venlo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $113.
Distance: 139 miles (225 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$86 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $140 Average price | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 46m Average total duration 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Venlo:
A bus is $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Venlo costing on average $86 (€70).
A bus is $105 (€86) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Venlo costing on average $140 (€114).
Other travel options to Venlo take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 8m.
Train takes on average 4h 16m.
Tickets start at around $86 (€70) compared to roughly $62 (€51) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-23.63 (€-19.24). The journey takes 4h 16m versus 3h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Venlo trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:43 AM Frankfurt am Main | 5h14 | 11:57 AM Venlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:43 AM Frankfurt am Main | 4h23 | 12:06 PM Venlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:08 AM Frankfurt am Main | 2h48 | 10:56 AM Venlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:43 AM Frankfurt am Main | 4h13 | 12:56 PM Venlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Venlo run on average 14 times per day, taking around 4h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) but you can travel from only $24 (€20) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 139 miles (225 km) distance in 2h 48m.
Distance 139 miles (225 km) |
Average train duration 4h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 2h 48m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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