How to travel from Enschede to Venlo, Netherlands

The distance between Enschede and Venlo is around 163km (101 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Enschede to Venlo by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out VenloEnschede if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Eindhoven Station and then to Venlo.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Venlo.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance163km (101 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Enschede and Venlo

There are several options for getting from Enschede to Venlo by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €34 ($34).

The distance between Enschede and Venlo is around 163km (101 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 105km (65 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Enschede and Venlo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Enschede to Venlo is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx €34 ($34).

The cheapest way to travel between Enschede and Venlo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Enschede and Venlo. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Enschede to Venlo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Deventer and Nijmegen. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

Dutch Railways, Arriva NL and Deutsche Bahn Regional run train services between Enschede and Venlo. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Enschede and Venlo. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Enschede to Venlo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Eindhoven Station and Eindhoven Centraal. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

FlixBus and Dutch Railways run regular bus services between Enschede and Venlo. Buses run once daily and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Enschede to Venlo. We recommend that you take the train to Deventer then Nijmegen and then to Blerick. instead which will take 2h 25m.

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 Enschede and Venlo. The distance is around 163km (101 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Enschede to Venlo is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €38 ($38).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Enschede and Venlo

Transport options from Enschede to Venlo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 25m
€38($38)
hourly184km (114 miles)
Train via Duelmen3h 5m
€36($36)
hourly192km (119 miles)
Bus
4hrs
€12($12)
once daily241km (150 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
€34($34)
on demand163km (101 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