What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Venlo?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Venlo is to bus which costs €8 - €23 and takes 1h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Venlo?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Venlo is to drive which takes 42 min and costs €11 - €17.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Venlo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Venlo Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Venlo?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Venlo. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Venlo via Viersen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.

How far is it from Essen to Venlo?

The distance between Essen and Venlo is 69 km. The road distance is 65.5 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Venlo without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Venlo without a car is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs €8 - €23.

How long does it take to get from Essen to Venlo?

The bus from Essen central train station to Venlo Station takes 1h 10m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Essen to Venlo bus from?

Essen to Venlo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Venlo train from?

Essen to Venlo train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Venlo?

The best way to get from Essen to Venlo is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs €8 - €23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €20 - €40 and takes 1h 36m.

Where does the Essen to Venlo bus arrive?

Essen to Venlo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Venlo Station.

Where does the Essen to Venlo train arrive?

Essen to Venlo train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Neuss Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Venlo?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Venlo is 66 km. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Essen to Venlo.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Venlo?

Book your Essen to Venlo train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Venlo?

Book your Essen to Venlo bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Venlo?

There are 528+ hotels available in Venlo.

Essen to Venlo - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Venlo by bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Venlo Station023 / ...
1h 10m
€8–23
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Viersen BahnhofRe42 / ...
2. Take the train from Viersen to VenloSneltrein RE13 / ...
1h 36m
€20–39
Drive 65.5 km
1. Drive from Essen to Venlo65.5 km
42 min
€12–17
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Neuss HbfRe
2. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to VenloSneltrein RE13 / ...
2h 20m
€22–70

Essen to Venlo by bus

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1h 10mAverage Duration

€8Cheapest Price

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Distance: 68.5 km
Duration: 1h 10m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Venlo, Netherlands?

FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Venlo Station twice daily. Tickets cost €8–23 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Venlo via Viersen Bahnhof and Viersen in around 1h 36m.

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