How to travel from Amsterdam to Venlo

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Compare train and bus for Amsterdam to Venlo

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Venlo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from kr115. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr115, and a train costs an average of kr242.

Distance: 88 miles (142 km)

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Bus
Driving

kr263

Average price

kr203

Average price

Cheapest

kr253

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 35m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 5m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 43m

Average total duration

4h 13m

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30m

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2h 15m

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Lowest

0.1 - 0.4kg

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FlixBus

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Venlo is a bus with an average price of kr203.

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

A bus is kr60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Venlo costing on average kr263.

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Venlo is by train with an average journey time of 2h 5m.

Other travel options to Venlo take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 13m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Amsterdam and Venlo including taking a train and bus.

Travel options
from Amsterdam to Venlo

How to get from Amsterdam to Venlo by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Venlo is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:40 PM4h05
    Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    2:45 AMVenlo, Centraal Station
    kr1351One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:40 PM4h05
    Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    2:45 AMVenlo, Centraal Station
    kr1351One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • NS DomesticIC 3041 · IC 3541
    11:54 AM2h01
    Amsterdam Centraal
    1:55 PMBlerick
    kr2421One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • NS DomesticSPR 4326 · IC 3533
    9:48 AM2h10
    Amsterdam RAI
    11:58 AMVenlo station
    kr2401One-way
    1 transfer
  • NS DomesticSPR 4324 · IC 3531
    9:18 AM2h10
    Amsterdam RAI
    11:28 AMVenlo station
    kr2401One-way
    1 transfer
  • NS DomesticSPR 4312 · IC 3519
    6:18 AM2h10
    Amsterdam RAI
    8:28 AMVenlo station
    kr2401One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:15 PM4h30
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    2:45 AMVenlo, Centraal Station
    kr1351One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:30 AM5h00
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    11:30 AMVenlo, Centraal Station
    kr3381One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:30 PM5h40
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    6:10 PMVenlo, Centraal Station
    kr4101One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Venlo

Travel to Venlo easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to Venlo.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Amsterdam and Venlo including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Venlo is a bus with an average price of kr203.

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

A bus is kr60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Venlo costing on average kr263.

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Venlo is by train with an average journey time of 2h 5m.

Other travel options to Venlo take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 13m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Venlo is approximately 88 miles (142 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Venlo is:
  • Around 62 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Venlo as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Venlo:
  • Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Venlo station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Amstel and arrive in Venlo.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Venlo, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Venlo by bus.
  • Travel with Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Venlo by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Venlo with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 10 direct trains per day with Intercity, Intercity.
Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Venlo often also extend their vacation to go to Mainz, Düsseldorf, Eindhoven, Cologne, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Venlo and these popular destinations at a great price.

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