The average train between Rotterdam and Venlo takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Rotterdam to Venlo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Rotterdam and Venlo. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Venlo at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Breda and take an average of 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Venlo. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Venlo station via Breda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Rotterdam to Venlo train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Venlo train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Blerick station.
Book your Rotterdam to Venlo train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Rotterdam and Venlo is 131.7 km. The road distance is 153 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Blerick via Breda and Eindhoven in around 2h 15m.