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Compare bus and train for Venlo to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venlo to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 1m. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
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$39 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest |
2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Venlo to Rotterdam
How to get from Venlo to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Venlo to Rotterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:15 PM2h40Venlo, Centraal Station8:55 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$131One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:15 PM2h40Venlo, Centraal Station8:55 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
3536 · 113410:07 AM1h37Blerick11:44 AMRotterdam Centraal$401One-way1 transfer
Other options
35329:06 AM3h01Blerick12:07 PMRotterdam Centraal$401One-way0 transfers
35349:36 AM3h01Blerick12:37 PMRotterdam Centraal$401One-way0 transfers
35329:03 AM3h04Venlo station12:07 PMRotterdam Centraal$411One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:25 AM2h45Venlo, Centraal Station7:10 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:25 AM2h20Venlo, Centraal Station6:45 AMRotterdam, Zuidplein$141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Venlo to Rotterdam:
A bus is $22 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venlo to Rotterdam costing on average $39 (€31).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 37m.
- Around 109 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Venlo and Rotterdam as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Venlo station and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Venlo Blerick Train Station and arrive in Rotterdam Blaak.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB, Arriva NL to go to Rotterdam by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 25 direct trains per day with Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity.
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