The average train between Rotterdam and Venlo takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Rotterdam and Venlo. The earliest departure is at 1:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Venlo at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 20m. 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 Eindhoven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
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).
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 Eindhoven in around 1h 58m.