The distance between Alkmaar and Venlo is around 210km (130 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Alkmaar to Venlo by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Venlo → Alkmaar if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Utrecht Centraal and then to Blerick.
Fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Dusseldorf (DUS) then take the train to Venlo.
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Take the train to Nijmegen then take the bus to Venlo Mgr. Nolensplein.
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There are several options for getting from Alkmaar to Venlo by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €45 ($45).
The distance between Alkmaar and Venlo is around 210km (130 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 162km (101 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Alkmaar and Venlo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Alkmaar to Venlo is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €45 ($45).
The cheapest way to travel between Alkmaar and Venlo, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Alkmaar and Venlo. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Alkmaar to Venlo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Utrecht Centraal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.
Dutch Railways run train services between Alkmaar and Venlo. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Alkmaar and Venlo. We recommend that you drive to Venlo. instead which will take 2h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alkmaar to Venlo. We recommend that you fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Dusseldorf (DUS) then take the train to Venlo. instead which will take 2h 50m.
The closest major airport to Venlo is Eindhoven Airport (EIN) (EIN) which is approximately 53km (33 miles) from Venlo. Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) (MST) and Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Alkmaar and Venlo. The distance is around 215km (134 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alkmaar to Venlo is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €32 ($32).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 35m | €32($32) | hourly | 210km (130 miles) |
Plane and Train | 2h 50m | €375($375) | hourly | 295km (183 miles) |
Train and Bus | 3h 45m | €32($32) | hourly | 221km (137 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | €45($45) | on demand | 215km (134 miles) |
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The following major airports near Venlo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.