Schiphol to Venlo train with NS International | IC Brussel

Thu, May 28
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Schiphol to Venlo

Showing times and prices for May 28

Cheapest price

$38

Average price

$42

Fastest journey

2 h 9 m

Average duration

2 h 10 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

142 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Schiphol to Venlo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Schiphol to Venlo will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.

Fast trains

Of the 6 trains that leave Schiphol for Venlo on Thu, May 28, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, May 28 the direct trains cover the 142 km distance in an average of 2 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 9 m .

On Thu, May 28 the slowest trains will take 2 h 10 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.

  • NS International | IC Brussel
    7:16 PM2h09
    Schiphol
    9:25 PMVenlo
    $381One-way
    0 transfers
  • NS International | IC Brussel
    3:15 PM2h10
    Schiphol
    5:25 PMVenlo
    $411One-way
    0 transfers
  • NS International | IC Brussel
    9:45 AM2h10
    Schiphol
    11:55 AMVenlo
    $431One-way
    0 transfers
  • NS International | IC Brussel
    8:45 AM2h10
    Schiphol
    10:55 AMVenlo
    $431One-way
    0 transfers
  • Intercity
    9:26 AM2h29
    Schiphol
    11:55 AMVenlo
    $431One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Schiphol to Venlo

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Schiphol to Venlo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $37.

Distance: 88 miles (142 km)

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Train
Bus
Driving

$41

Average price

$31

Average price

Cheapest

$39

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 44m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 14m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

5h 7m

Average total duration

4h 37m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

2h 15m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Schiphol to Venlo is a bus with an average price of $31 (€25).

This is compared to other travel options from Schiphol to Venlo:

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schiphol to Venlo costing on average $41 (€33).

The fastest way to travel from Schiphol to Venlo is by train with an average journey time of 2h 14m.

Other travel options to Venlo take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 37m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Schiphol and Venlo including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Schiphol to Venlo among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 1m sooner (2h 14m by train vs 2h 15m by car). Tickets start at around $41 (€33) compared to roughly $39 (€32) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Direct services run with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Schiphol to Venlo train times

The table below shows live departures for Schiphol to Venlo trains for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
NS International | IC Brussel35278:15 AM Schiphol Airport
2h13
10:28 AM Venlo station0 transfersDirect
NS International | IC Brussel35278:15 AM Schiphol Airport
2h10
10:25 AM Blerick0 transfersDirect
NS International | IC Brussel2421 · 35278:18 AM Schiphol Airport
2h07
10:25 AM Blerick1 transfer
NS International | IC Brussel2421 · 35278:18 AM Schiphol Airport
2h10
10:28 AM Venlo station1 transfer
NS International | IC Brussel3227 · 2729+SNCB322348:26 AM Schiphol Airport
2h31
10:57 AM Venlo station2 transfers
NS International | IC Brussel35298:45 AM Schiphol Airport
2h13
10:58 AM Venlo station0 transfersDirect
NS International | IC Brussel35298:45 AM Schiphol Airport
2h10
10:55 AM Blerick0 transfersDirect
NS International | IC Brussel3229 · 2731+SNCB322368:56 AM Schiphol Airport
2h31
11:27 AM Venlo station2 transfers
NS International | IC Brussel35319:15 AM Schiphol Airport
2h10
11:25 AM Blerick0 transfersDirect
NS International | IC Brussel35319:15 AM Schiphol Airport
2h13
11:28 AM Venlo station0 transfersDirect
NS International | IC Brussel2425 · 35319:18 AM Schiphol Airport
2h10
11:28 AM Venlo station1 transfer
NS International | IC Brussel2425 · 35319:18 AM Schiphol Airport
2h07
11:25 AM Blerick1 transfer
NS International | IC Brussel3231 · 2733+SNCB322389:26 AM Schiphol Airport
2h31
11:57 AM Venlo station2 transfers
NS International | IC Brussel35339:45 AM Schiphol Airport
2h13
11:58 AM Venlo station0 transfersDirect
NS International | IC Brussel35339:45 AM Schiphol Airport
2h10
11:55 AM Blerick0 transfersDirect
NS International | IC Brussel3233 · 2735+SNCB322409:56 AM Schiphol Airport
2h31
12:27 PM Venlo station2 transfers
NS International | IC Brussel353510:15 AM Schiphol Airport
2h10
12:25 PM Blerick0 transfersDirect
NS International | IC Brussel353510:15 AM Schiphol Airport
2h13
12:28 PM Venlo station0 transfersDirect
NS International | IC Brussel2429 · 353510:18 AM Schiphol Airport
2h07
12:25 PM Blerick1 transfer
NS International | IC Brussel2429 · 353510:18 AM Schiphol Airport
2h10
12:28 PM Venlo station1 transfer
NS International | IC Brussel3235 · 2737+SNCB3224210:26 AM Schiphol Airport
2h31
12:57 PM Venlo station2 transfers
NS International | IC Brussel353710:45 AM Schiphol Airport
2h13
12:58 PM Venlo station0 transfersDirect
NS International | IC Brussel353710:45 AM Schiphol Airport
2h10
12:55 PM Blerick0 transfersDirect
NS International | IC Brussel3237 · 2739+SNCB3224410:56 AM Schiphol Airport
2h31
1:27 PM Venlo station2 transfers
NS International | IC Brussel353911:15 AM Schiphol Airport
2h13
1:28 PM Venlo station0 transfersDirect
NS International | IC Brussel353911:15 AM Schiphol Airport
2h10
1:25 PM Blerick0 transfersDirect
NS International | IC Brussel2433 · 353911:18 AM Schiphol Airport
2h07
1:25 PM Blerick1 transfer
NS International | IC Brussel2433 · 353911:18 AM Schiphol Airport
2h10
1:28 PM Venlo station1 transfer
NS International | IC Brussel3239 · 2741+SNCB3224611:26 AM Schiphol Airport
2h31
1:57 PM Venlo station2 transfers
NS International | IC Brussel354111:45 AM Schiphol Airport
2h10
1:55 PM Blerick0 transfersDirect
NS International | IC Brussel354111:45 AM Schiphol Airport
2h13
1:58 PM Venlo station0 transfersDirect
NS International | IC Brussel3241 · 2743+SNCB3224811:56 AM Schiphol Airport
2h31
2:27 PM Venlo station2 transfers

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Schiphol to Venlo

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Trains from Schiphol to Venlo run on average 32 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) but you can travel from only $18 (€15) by bus.

There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 88 miles (142 km) distance in 2h 7m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $18 (€15)
Distance
88 miles (142 km)
Average train duration
2h 14m
Cheapest ticket price
$37 (€30)
Trains per day
32
Direct trains
15
Fastest train
2h 7m
First train
12:03 AM
Last train
11:58 PM
Cheapest Month
Sep
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jul - Sep
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Thu
Best time to book
5 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $18 (€15)

Train companies: NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity from Schiphol to Venlo trainsNS International | IC Brussel, Intercity trains will get you between Schiphol and Venlo from $18 (€15). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

NS International | IC Brussel

About
NS International, a subsidiary of the Dutch state-owned railway Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), operates international intercity and high-speed connections to various European cities, including Brussels. The "IC Brussel" refers to their Intercity service connecting the Netherlands and Belgium. These trains offer a direct and comfortable way to travel between major cities like Amsterdam and Brussels. As of late 2024, NS International, in collaboration with the Belgian railway company SNCB, is introducing new Intercity New Generation (ICNG) trains on the Brussels-Amsterdam route. These new trains are faster, reaching speeds of up to 200 km/h, and offer amenities like onboard Wi-Fi and power sockets. They aim to significantly reduce travel times and increase the frequency of services between the two countries.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 8m
Cheapest Price
$37 (€30)
NS International | IC Brussel frequency
34 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage per person
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at carriage ends
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car available with hot and cold meals, drinks. First class receives at-seat service
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in first class, optional for second class at additional cost
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces available, assistance for boarding/alighting available with advance notice
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require paid ticket. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone

Intercity

About
Intercity is a broad classification for express train services that connect cities over longer distances than commuter or regional trains, often with limited stops and comfortable carriages for long-distance travel. The term "InterCity" originated with British Rail in 1966 for its electrified West Coast Main Line services.Today, "Intercity" or "IC" is a brand name used by various railway operators across Europe and other parts of the world, including PKP Intercity in Poland, Trenitalia in Italy, and services in countries like Sweden and Ukraine. These trains typically offer both Standard and First Class seating, with amenities such as power sockets and luggage space. While some Intercity services are modern and high-speed, others may use older rolling stock, with speeds generally up to 160 km/h (100 mph).
Luggage & cancellation policy
Intercity frequency
17 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage up to 30kg total
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with hot meals and snacks, trolley service in some trains. But do not count on the presence of a buffet car. So if having access to food and drink on the train is important to you, it’s best to bring your own refreshments onboard.
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket
Quiet zone
Learn more about Intercity

FAQs: Trains from Schiphol to Venlo

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Schiphol to Venlo by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Venlo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Schiphol to Venlo can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $37 (€30), while the average price is around $41 (€33).
The train from Schiphol to Venlo takes 2h 7m and runs 32 per day.
The first train from Schiphol to Venlo leaves at 12:03 AM.
The distance by train from Schiphol to Venlo is 88 miles (142 km).
The last train from Schiphol to Venlo leaves at 11:58 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Schiphol to Venlo.
Yes, there is a direct train from Schiphol to Venlo. This service operates 15 times per day, provided by NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Schiphol to Venlo.
The train station in Schiphol that goes to Venlo is Schiphol Airport, which connects to Venlo station.
The cheapest way to get from Schiphol to Venlo is by bus, with a cost of around $18 (€15).
The train journey from Schiphol to Venlo offers views of the Dutch countryside, including flat landscapes, canals, and picturesque towns, but it is not particularly known for being scenic compared to some other routes in the Netherlands.
A day trip from Schiphol to Venlo is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 7m. However, trains run 24 times per day, covering a distance of 88 miles (142 km).
To explore Venlo's charming city center, historical sites, and nearby attractions, a visit of 2 to 3 days is typically sufficient.
Yes, you can take the train from Schiphol to Venlo.
Since both Schiphol and Venlo are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Venlo include Eindhoven, Düsseldorf, Cologne, Mönchengladbach, Utrecht.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Schiphol to Venlo among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
The currency used in the Netherlands is the Euro (EUR). Travelers generally find it more convenient to use cards, as most places accept debit and credit cards, though having some cash on hand is useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Venlo, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like markets and public transport. Scams involving fake charity collectors and overcharging taxi drivers have also been reported. Staying vigilant in busy spots and using official transportation services can help avoid these issues.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Schiphol to Venlo

Schiphol
Venlo
VenloWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
address
Address
Stationsplein 1, 5913 AA Venlo, Netherlands
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
  • 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
  • 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday
platformCount
Number of platforms
4
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stationsplein.
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurant Chez l'Hêtre
  • Brasserie Sur Place
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps.
WC
WC
  • €0.50
Hotel
Hotel
  • Van der Valk Hotel Venlo
  • Campanile Venlo
  • Hotel Puur
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 200 places, covered
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Europcar
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Germany and domestic destinations
Public transit options for Venlo
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • Train: Regional and international connections
BlerickWifiLockersParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation DeskLuggage Carts
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
address
Address
Kaldenkerkerweg 1, 5921 JZ Venlo, Netherlands
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
  • 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
  • Closed on Sunday
platformCount
Number of platforms
2
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • Parking is available near the station, open 24/7.
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurant Wilhelmina
  • Brasserie Sur Meuse
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
WC
WC
  • €0.50
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Puur
  • Theaterhotel Venlo
  • Hotel American
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 774 places, covered
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-2 for regional trains
Public transit options for Blerick
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • Train: Regional connections to Venlo and beyond

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