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 $17. 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 $17, and a train costs an average of $35.

Distance: 88 miles (142 km)

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$40

Average price

$28

Average price

Cheapest

2h 35m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 5m

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30m

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4h 44m

Average total duration

4h 14m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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from Amsterdam to Venlo

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

Our recommendation

train

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

Deutsche Bahn153
10:01AM1h46
Amsterdam Centraal
11:47AMVenlo station
$421One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Deutsche Bahn153
10:01AM1h46
Amsterdam Centraal
11:47AMVenlo station
$421One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche Bahn153
10:01AM1h46
Amsterdam Centraal
11:47AMVenlo station
$421One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche Bahn153+NS International | IC Brussel3544
10:01AM2h06
Amsterdam Centraal
12:07PMBlerick
$421One-way
1 transfer
NS International | IC Brussel2737+SNCB32242
10:39AM2h18
Amsterdam Centraal
12:57PMVenlo station
$421One-way
1 transfer
NS International | IC Brussel2931+SNCB32236
09:09AM2h18
Amsterdam Centraal
11:27AMVenlo station
$421One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
10:25PM4h05
Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
02:30AMVenlo, Centraal Station
$431One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:00PM4h30
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
02:30AMVenlo, Centraal Station
$431One-way
0 transfers

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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 $17 (€14).

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

A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Venlo costing on average $35 (€29).

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Venlo is by train with an average journey time of 2h 0m.

Other travel options to Venlo take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 5m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Venlo is approximately 88 miles (142 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Venlo is:
  • Around 177 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 PKP Intercity, Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel, Deutsche Bahn to go to Venlo by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Amsterdam to Venlo:
  • 39 direct trains per day with PKP 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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