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

The cheapest way to get from Venlo to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €10 - €25 and takes 2h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Venlo to Rotterdam is to train via Eindhoven which takes 1h 48m and costs €33 - €37.

Is there a direct bus between Venlo and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Venlo Station station and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Venlo and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Blerick and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Venlo to Rotterdam?

The distance between Venlo and Rotterdam is 153 km. The road distance is 158.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Venlo to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Eindhoven which takes 1h 48m and costs €33 - €37.

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

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Venlo to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Venlo to Rotterdam bus from?

Venlo to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Venlo Station.

Where do I catch the Venlo to Rotterdam train from?

Venlo to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Blerick station.

Train or bus from Venlo to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Venlo to Rotterdam is to train via Eindhoven which takes 1h 48m and costs €33 - €37. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €25 and takes 2h 40m.

Where does the Venlo to Rotterdam bus arrive?

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

Where does the Venlo to Rotterdam train arrive?

Venlo to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Eindhoven station.

Can I drive from Venlo to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Venlo to Rotterdam is 159 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Venlo to Rotterdam.

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

Book your Venlo to Rotterdam train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 818+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Venlo to Rotterdam by train, bus, 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.

Train via Eindhoven
best
1. Take the train from Blerick to Eindhoventrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
1h 48m
€34–36
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Venlo Station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus 023 / ...
2h 40m
€10–25
Drive 158.5 km
1. Drive from Venlo to Rotterdamcar 158.5 km
1h 58m
€28–41
Train
1. Take the train from Blerick to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity
2h 58m
€27–30

Venlo to Rotterdam by train

244Weekly Trains

1h 48mAverage Duration

€34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 153.4 km
Duration: 1h 48m

What companies run services between Venlo, Netherlands and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Blerick to Rotterdam Centraal via Eindhoven in around 1h 48m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Venlo Station to Rotterdam Central Station twice daily. Tickets cost €10–25 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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