How to travel from Leeuwarden to Venlo, Netherlands

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.

3 routes found

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.

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Train

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

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
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Multiple train operators

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Schiphol Airport then fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Dusseldorf (DUS) then take the train to Venlo.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €385($385)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Venlo.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance254km (158 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Leeuwarden and Venlo

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Leeuwarden to Venlo

Compare travel optionsbetween Leeuwarden and Venlo

Transport options from Leeuwarden to Venlo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
€42($42)
hourly246km (153 miles)
Train and Plane
4h 15m
€385($385)
hourly452km (281 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€53($53)
on demand254km (158 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