How to travel from Venlo to Amsterdam

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Compare train and bus for Venlo to Amsterdam

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venlo to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €29.

Distance: 142 km

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€32

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€23

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2h 32m

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2h 2m

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30m

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4h 37m

Average total duration

4h 7m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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from Venlo to Amsterdam

How to get from Venlo to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Venlo to Amsterdam is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • NS International | IC Brussel3536 · 3034
    10:07 AM1h58
    Blerick
    12:05 PMAmsterdam Centraal
    341One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:25 AM3h55
    Venlo, Centraal Station
    8:20 AMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    271One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • NS International | IC Brussel3536 · 3034
    10:07 AM1h58
    Blerick
    12:05 PMAmsterdam Centraal
    341One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • NS International | IC Brussel3532 · 3030
    9:06 AM1h59
    Blerick
    11:05 AMAmsterdam Centraal
    341One-way
    1 transfer
  • NS International | IC Brussel3534 · 3032
    9:36 AM1h59
    Blerick
    11:35 AMAmsterdam Centraal
    341One-way
    1 transfer
  • NS International | IC Brussel3538 · 3036
    10:36 AM1h59
    Blerick
    12:35 PMAmsterdam Centraal
    341One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:25 AM4h20
    Venlo, Centraal Station
    8:45 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    271One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:15 PM5h15
    Venlo, Centraal Station
    11:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    411One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Venlo to Amsterdam

Travel to Amsterdam easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Venlo to Amsterdam.

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There are 2 options to travel between Venlo and Amsterdam including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Venlo to Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of €13.

This is compared to other travel options from Venlo to Amsterdam:

A bus is €15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venlo to Amsterdam costing on average €29.

The fastest way to travel from Venlo to Amsterdam is by train with an average journey time of 30m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 20m.

The Venlo to Amsterdam distance is approximately 142 km.
The average frequency per day from Venlo to Amsterdam is:
  • Around 275 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Venlo and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Venlo to Amsterdam:
  • Trains mostly depart from Venlo station and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Venlo Blerick Train Station and arrive in Amsterdam Muiderpoort Train Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Venlo to Amsterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Intercity, Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel, SNCB, Deutsche Bahn to go to Amsterdam by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Venlo to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
  • 49 direct trains per day with Intercity, Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel, Deutsche Bahn.
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Venlo to Amsterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London, Copenhagen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Amsterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.

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