The average train between Venlo and Rotterdam takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Venlo to Rotterdam. 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 Venlo and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Venlo is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Eindhoven and take an average of 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Venlo to Rotterdam? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Venlo to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Venlo station and arriving at Rotterdam station via Eindhoven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Venlo to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Blerick station.
Venlo to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Venlo to Rotterdam train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Venlo and Rotterdam is 131.7 km. The road distance is 153 km.
You can take a train from Blerick to Rotterdam Centraal via Eindhoven and Breda in around 2h 1m.