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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 an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, while a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Venlo to Rotterdam
Compare the available ways to get from Venlo to Rotterdam, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Venlo to Rotterdam:
A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venlo to Rotterdam costing on average $35 (€30).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 5m.
Tickets start at around $35 (€30) compared to roughly $37 (€31) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2 (€2). The journey takes 2h 5m versus 2h 2m 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.
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.
- FlixBus
6:15 PM 2h40 Venlo, Centraal Station 8:55 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
6:15 PM 2h40 Venlo, Centraal Station 8:55 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- IC 3528 · IC 1126
8:03 AM 1h41 Venlo station 9:44 AM Rotterdam Centraal $36 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- IC 3528 · IC 1126 · IC 2223
8:06 AM 1h48 Blerick 9:54 AM Rotterdam Blaak $35 1 One-way 2 transfers - IC 3536 · IC 1134 · IC 2231
10:06 AM 1h48 Blerick 11:54 AM Rotterdam Blaak $35 1 One-way 2 transfers - IC 3530 · IC 1128 · IC 2325
8:36 AM 1h48 Blerick 10:24 AM Rotterdam Blaak $35 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Venlo to Rotterdam:
A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venlo to Rotterdam costing on average $35 (€30).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 5m.
- Around 27 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, Centraal Station and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
- Travel with NS Domestic, NS International | IC Brussel, Arriva NS to go to Rotterdam by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 6 direct trains per day with NS Domestic, NS International | IC Brussel.
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