How to travel from Emmen to Venlo, Netherlands

The distance between Emmen and Venlo is around 227km (141 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 60m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Emmen to Venlo by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Zwolle then Nijmegen and then to Blerick.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
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Drive

Drive to Venlo.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Distance229km (143 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Emmen and Venlo

There are several options for getting from Emmen to Venlo by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €48 ($48).

The distance between Emmen and Venlo is around 227km (141 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 161km (100 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Emmen and Venlo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Emmen to Venlo is to drive which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx €48 ($48).

The cheapest way to travel between Emmen and Venlo, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Emmen and Venlo. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Emmen to Venlo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zwolle and Nijmegen. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Blauwnet, Dutch Railways and Arriva NL run train services between Emmen and Venlo. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Emmen and Venlo. We recommend that you drive to Venlo. instead which will take 1h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Emmen to Venlo. We recommend that you take the train to Zwolle then Nijmegen and then to Blerick. instead which will take 3hrs.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Emmen and Venlo. The distance is around 229km (143 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Emmen to Venlo is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €27 ($27).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Emmen and Venlo

Transport options from Emmen to Venlo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
€27($27)
hourly227km (141 miles)
Drive
1h 60m
€48($48)
on demand229km (143 miles)

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Airports near Venlo

The following major airports near Venlo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.

EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Venlo
MST
Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST)
International Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Venlo
RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
134km (83 miles) from Venlo