There are 4 ways to get from Venlo to Frechen by train, car, tram, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Venlo to Köln Hbftrain 78 / ...
1h 35m€10–32Drive 82.9 km
- Drive from Venlo to Frechencar 82.9 km
56 min€16–22Train, line 7 tram
- Take the train from Venlo to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
- Take the tram from Köln Neumarkt to Frechen Kirchetram 7
2h 16m€13–25Train, line 980 bus
- Take the train from Venlo to Moenchengladbach Hbftrain Ice
- Take the train from MG Hbf /Europaplatz to Pulheim Bftrain Re8
- Take the bus from Pulheim Bf to Frechen Zum Kuckentalbus 980
2h 32m
Venlo to Frechen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Venlo to Frechen is to train and line 7 tram which costs €13 - €26 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Venlo to Frechen is to drive which takes 56 min and costs €15 - €22.
No, there is no direct train from Venlo to Frechen. However, there are services departing from Venlo and arriving at Köln Weiden West via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
The distance between Venlo and Frechen is 94 km. The road distance is 82.9 km.
The best way to get from Venlo to Frechen without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs €10 - €35.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Venlo to Frechen, including transfers.
Venlo to Frechen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Venlo station.
Venlo to Frechen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Venlo to Frechen is 83 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Venlo to Frechen.
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What companies run services between Venlo, Netherlands and Frechen, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Venlo to Köln Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €15–30 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route every 4 hours.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Venlo to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Venlo to Moenchengladbach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–12
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- 02237 6969-10
- mail@revg.de
- Website
- REVG
Bus from Pulheim Bf to Frechen Zum Kuckental
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- REVG
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