The distance between Leeuwarden and Venlo is around 246km (153 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Leeuwarden to Venlo by train, 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 → Leeuwarden if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Zwolle then Nijmegen and then to Blerick.
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Take the train to Schiphol Airport then fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Dusseldorf (DUS) then take the train to Venlo.
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There are several options for getting from Leeuwarden to Venlo by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €53 ($53).
The distance between Leeuwarden and Venlo is around 246km (153 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 203km (126 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Leeuwarden and Venlo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Leeuwarden to Venlo is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €53 ($53).
The cheapest way to travel between Leeuwarden and Venlo, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Leeuwarden and Venlo. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Leeuwarden 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.
Dutch Railways and Arriva NL run train services between Leeuwarden 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.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Leeuwarden and Venlo. We recommend that you drive to Venlo. instead which will take 2h 55m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leeuwarden to Venlo. We recommend that you take the train to Schiphol Airport then fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Dusseldorf (DUS) then take the train to Venlo. instead which will take 4h 15m.
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 Leeuwarden and Venlo. The distance is around 254km (158 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leeuwarden to Venlo is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €42 ($42).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3hrs | €42($42) | hourly | 246km (153 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 15m | €385($385) | hourly | 452km (281 miles) |
Drive | 2h 55m | €53($53) | on demand | 254km (158 miles) |
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Eurobahn
The following major airports near Venlo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.