How to travel from Venlo to Amsterdam, Netherlands

The distance between Venlo and Amsterdam is around 169km (105 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Venlo to Amsterdam by train, bus, 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 via Eindhoven Centraal

Take the train to Eindhoven Centraal and then to Amsterdam Centraal.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)

1 similiar route

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Duesseldorf Hbf then fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €415($415)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Nijmegen Centraal Station then take the train to Amsterdam Centraal.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
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Drive

Drive to Amsterdam.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Distance175km (109 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Venlo and Amsterdam

There are several options for getting from Venlo to Amsterdam by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €29 ($29).

The distance between Venlo and Amsterdam is around 169km (105 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 139km (86 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Venlo and Amsterdam by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Venlo to Amsterdam is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €29 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Venlo and Amsterdam, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Venlo and Amsterdam. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Venlo to Amsterdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Amsterdam Zuid. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

Dutch Railways run train services between Venlo and Amsterdam. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Venlo and Amsterdam. We recommend that you take the train to Eindhoven Centraal and then to Amsterdam Centraal. instead which will take 1h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Venlo to Amsterdam. We recommend that you take the train to Duesseldorf Hbf then fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Amsterdam is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Amsterdam. Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) and Eindhoven Airport (EIN) (EIN) 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 Venlo and Amsterdam. The distance is around 175km (109 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Venlo to Amsterdam is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €23 ($23).

How do I get from Venlo to Amsterdam

Compare travel optionsbetween Venlo and Amsterdam

Transport options from Venlo to Amsterdam
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Eindhoven Centraal + 1 similar
1h 50m
€29($29)
hourly169km (105 miles)
Train2h 10m
€23($23)
hourly171km (106 miles)
Train and Plane
2h 30m
€415($415)
hourly263km (163 miles)
Bus and Train
3hrs
€29($29)
hourly179km (111 miles)
Drive
2h 5m
€37($37)
on demand175km (109 miles)

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Airports near Amsterdam

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

AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Amsterdam
RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Amsterdam
EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
107km (67 miles) from Amsterdam