How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Venlo

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Venlo

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 an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, while a flight costs an average of $141.

Distance: 139 miles (225 km)

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Driving

$53

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$37

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$141

Average price

$63

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4h 43m

Average total duration

4h 13m

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30m

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4h 38m

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4h 8m

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50m

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3h 17m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.7 - 1.4kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Venlo is a bus with an average price of $37.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Venlo:

A bus is $16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Venlo costing on average $53.

A bus is $104 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Venlo costing on average $141.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Venlo is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 50m.

Other travel options to Venlo take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 38m.

Train takes on average 4h 43m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Venlo including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Venlo among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $53 compared to roughly $63 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $10. The journey takes 4h 13m 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.

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from Frankfurt am Main to Venlo

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Venlo by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:55 PM5h25
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    4:20 AMVenlo, Centraal Station
    $261One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:55 PM5h25
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    4:20 AMVenlo, Centraal Station
    $261One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH74
    1:30 PM0h45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    2:15 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $1251One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2441 · 10608 · 20070
    6:43 AM4h13
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    10:56 AMVenlo station
    $321One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2441 · 10608 · 20070 · IC 3540
    6:43 AM4h23
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    11:06 AMBlerick
    $321One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 60402 · 20064
    3:11 AM4h45
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    7:56 AMVenlo station
    $321One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:20 PM6h00
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    4:20 AMVenlo, Centraal Station
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH72
    8:45 AM0h45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    9:30 AMDusseldorf Airport
    $1251One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4216
    5:15 PM0h45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    6:00 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $1251One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH78
    9:00 PM0h45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    9:45 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $1381One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Venlo.

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There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Venlo including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Venlo is a bus with an average price of $35.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Venlo:

A bus is $56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Venlo costing on average $90.

A bus is $239 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Venlo costing on average $273.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Venlo is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 23m.

Other travel options to Venlo take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 35m.

Bus takes on average 6h 19m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Venlo is approximately 139 miles (225 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Venlo is:
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Venlo:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Venlo station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Venlo, Centraal Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main 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 Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Venlo by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa to go to Venlo by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Frankfurt am Main to Venlo:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Venlo often also extend their vacation to go to Mainz, Amsterdam, Düsseldorf, Eindhoven, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Venlo and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Venlo to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To explore Venlo's charming city center, historical sites, and nearby attractions, a visit of 2 to 3 days is typically sufficient.
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